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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › William_III_of_EnglandWilliam III of England - Wikipedia

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   He ruled Britain and Ireland alongside his wife, Queen Mary II, and their joint reign is known as that of William and Mary . William was the only child of William II, Prince of Orange, and Mary, Princess Royal, the daughter of King Charles I of England, Scotland, and Ireland.

4. www.britannica.com › biography › William-III-king-ofWilliam III | Biography, Mary II, & Prince of Orange | Britannica

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   Apr 16, 2024 · William III - Children's Encyclopedia (Ages 8-11) William III - Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up) Also known as: Willem Hendrik, Prins van Oranje, William Henry, Prince of Orange, William of Orange

5. www.worldhistory.org › William_III_of_EnglandWilliam III of England - World History Encyclopedia

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   Sep 15, 2022 · Who succeeded William III of England? William III of England, who had no children, was succeeded by his sister-in-law Anne, Queen of Great Britain in 1702. Related Content

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   • What was William III known for?

     William III of England was known for the Glorious Revolution of 1688, which saw him peacefully take the throne from James II of England who abdicat...
   • Why was William called the Prince of Orange?

     William, Prince of Orange was a Dutchman, but he was so called because his family controlled the small principality of Orange in southern France.
   • Why did William III and Mary II rule together?

     William III and Mary II ruled together because Parliament wanted to continue the direct line of Stuart monarchs through Mary but also have the powe...

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   How many children did Anne and William have?

   • The Bill of Rights had established the succession with the heirs of Mary II, Anne and William III in that order, Mary had died of smallpox in 1694, aged 32, and without children. Anne's only surviving child (out of 17 children), The Duke of Gloucester, had died at the age of 11, and William was, in July 1700, dying.

   William III (r. 1689-1702) and Mary II (r. 1689-1694) - The Royal Family

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   How old was William III when he died?

   • William III (born November 14 [November 4, Old Style], 1650, The Hague, Netherlands—died March 19 [March 8], 1702, London, England) was the stadholder of the United Provinces of the Netherlands as William III (1672–1702) and king of England, Scotland, and Ireland (1689–1702), reigning jointly with Queen Mary II (until her death in 1694).

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   What did William III do?

   • 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.

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   When did William III of England become king?

   • Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms. 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...

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7. www.royal.uk › william-and-maryWilliam III (r. 1689-1702) and Mary II (r. 1689-1694) | The ...

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   The Bill of Rights had established the succession with the heirs of Mary II, Anne and William III in that order, Mary had died of smallpox in 1694, aged 32, and without children. Anne's only surviving child (out of 17 children), The Duke of Gloucester, had died at the age of 11, and William was, in July 1700, dying.

8. www.encyclopedia.com › history › encyclopediasWilliam and Mary (William III, 1650–1702; Ruled 1689–1702)

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   Mary died childless, and her sister Anne's sole surviving child, the duke of Gloucester, died in 1700.

9. www.bbc.co.uk › william_iii_01BBC - History - British History in depth: William III

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   Feb 17, 2011 · Introduction. For many people, the most memorable image of William III is bound close to the Battle of the Boyne, in which he defeated the Catholic James II (James VII of Scotland) in 1690.

10. www.westminster-abbey.org › royals › william-iiiWilliam III | Westminster Abbey

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    William III. William was the only child of William II, Prince of Orange and Princess Mary, eldest daughter of Charles I of England. He was born at The Hague in Holland on 4th November 1650, a few days after his father's death.