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William III of Orange
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William III and II, also 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 1672, and King of England, Ireland and Scotland from 1689 until his death in 1702. He ruled England, Scotland and Ireland jointly with his wife, Queen Mary II, until her death in 1694, and their joint reign is known as that of William and Mary.
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King of England, Ireland, and Scotland from 1689 until his death in 1702
1. Wikipedia: William III of England
1. Wikipedia: William III of England
1. Wikipedia: William III of England
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Supported by a group of influential English political and religious leaders, William invaded England with a Dutch force in November 1688. He landed at the south-western English port of Brixham and James was deposed shortly afterward.
1. Wikipedia: William III of England
WikipediaPreceded By: James II of England, Lead section (edge: succeeded-by William III of England)Quote, Preceded By: James II of England, Lead section (edge: succeeded-by William III of England)
Supported by a group of influential English political and religious leaders, William invaded England with a Dutch force in November 1688. He landed at the south-western English port of Brixham and James was deposed shortly afterward.
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