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Engraving of William III and Mary II, 1703. William encouraged the passage of the Toleration Act 1689, which guaranteed religious toleration to Protestant nonconformists. It did not, however, extend toleration as far as he wished, still restricting the religious liberty of Roman Catholics, non-trinitarians, and those of non-Christian faiths.
- 1689 – 8 March 1702
- Mary, Princess Royal
2 de abr. de 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.
15 de sept. de 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...
- Mark Cartwright
- 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...
- 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.
22 de oct. de 2021 · William III (r. 1689-1702) and Mary II (r. 1689-1694) In 1689 Parliament declared that James had abdicated by deserting his kingdom. William (reigned 1689-1702) and Mary (reigned 1689-94) were offered the throne as joint monarchs. They accepted a Declaration of Rights (later a Bill), drawn up by a Convention of Parliament, which ...
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...
17 de feb. de 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....
26 de feb. de 2024 · Glorious Revolution, in English history, the events of 1688–89 that resulted in the deposition of James II and the accession of his daughter Mary II and her husband, William III, prince of Orange and stadholder of the United Provinces of the Netherlands. Godfrey Kneller: painting of James II.
