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William III (William Henry; Dutch: Willem Hendrik; 4 November 1650 – 8 March 1702), also widely known as William of Orange, was the sovereign Prince of Orange from birth, Stadtholder of Holland, Zeeland, Utrecht, Guelders, and Overijssel in the Dutch Republic from the 1670s, and King of England, Ireland, and Scotland from 1689 until his death ...
Jun 20, 2024 · William III, stadholder of the United Provinces of the Netherlands (1672–1702) and king of England, Scotland, and Ireland (1689–1702), reigning jointly with Queen Mary II (until her death in 1694). He directed the European opposition to Louis XIV and, in Britain, secured the triumph of Protestantism.
Sep 15, 2022 · William III of England (also William II of Scotland, r. 1689-1702) became king of England, Scotland, and Ireland after the Glorious Revolution of 1688. Protestant William, Prince of Orange, was invited...
Feb 17, 2011 · Learn about William III, the Orange-Nassau who became king of England, Scotland and Ireland in 1689. Find out how he fought against France, James II and Louis XIV, and why he is remembered for the Battle of the Boyne.
Jun 20, 2024 · William III - Dutch Stadholder, Glorious Revolution, Protestantism: In November 1677 William had married his cousin Mary, daughter of James, duke of York (later King James II of England).
A history of William III (of Orange), married to Mary II. William became King of England, ruling jointly with his wife, in the 'Glorious Revolution' and led his...
William III, Dutch Willem Hendrik, (born Nov. 14, 1650, The Hague, United Provinces of the Netherlands—died March 19, 1702, London, Eng.), Stadtholder of the United Provinces of the Netherlands (1672–1702) and king of England, Scotland, and Ireland (1689–1702).
