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William III of England

William III & II was a sovereign Prince of Orange of the House of Orange-Nassau by birth. From 1672 he governed as Stadtholder William III of Orange over Holland, Zeeland, Utrecht, Guelders, and Overijssel of the Dutch Republic. From 1689 he reigned as William III over England and Ireland...

Timeline of Events

1677

11.4.1677

The future Mary II of England marries William, Prince of Orange. They would later jointly reign as William and Mary.

1687

9.26.1687

The city council of Amsterdam votes to support William of Orange's invasion of England, which became the Glorious Revolution.

1688

11.5.1688

Glorious Revolution begins: William of Orange lands at Brixham.

11.9.1688

The Glorious Revolution: William of Orange captures Exeter.

1689

2.13.1689

William and Mary are proclaimed co-rulers of England.

4.11.1689

William III and Mary II are crowned as joint sovereigns of Britain.

5.12.1689

King William's War: William III of England joins the League of Augsburg starting a war with France.

1690

7.12.1690

Battle of the Boyne (Gregorian calendar) – The armies of William III defeat those of the former James II.

1691

7.12.1691

Battle of Aughrim (Julian calendar) – The decisive victory of William III of England's forces in Ireland.

1692

2.13.1692

Massacre of Glencoe: About 78 Macdonalds at Glen Coe, Scotland are killed early in the morning for not promptly pledging allegiance to the new king, William of Orange.

1693

2.8.1693

The College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia is granted a charter by King William III and Queen Mary II.