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King William III escapes from the Southern Netherlands back to England

William III and II (William Henry; Dutch: Willem Hendrik; 4 November 1650 – 8 March 1702), also known as William of Orange, was the sovereign Prince of Orange from birth, Stadtholder of Holland,...

William III and II (William Henry; Dutch: Willem Hendrik; 4 November 1650 – 8 March 1702), 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 with 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. His father died before his birth, making William III the prince of Orange from birth.

Key People

William III

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Events Before

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  2. French-Canadian explorer Louis Jolliet sets out from Quebec leading the first documented journey of the Labrador coastli

    French-Canadian explorer Louis Jolliet sets out from Quebec leading the first documented journey of the Labrador coastline (reaches Zoar area) [1]

  3. English invasion army under Thomas Tollemache reaches Brest

    English invasion army under Thomas Tollemache reaches Brest

  4. English troops attack Brest (300 killed)

    English troops attack Brest (300 killed)

  5. Dutch fleet attacks French grain transports

    Dutch fleet attacks French grain transports

Events After

  1. Revolt by undertakers after funeral reforms (Amsterdam)

    Revolt by undertakers after funeral reforms (Amsterdam)

  2. English/Welsh nobles lay down Oath of Association

    English/Welsh nobles lay down Oath of Association

  3. English ex-premier Earl Danby accused of corruption

    English ex-premier Earl Danby accused of corruption

  4. English King William III departs Netherlands

    English King William III departs Netherlands

  5. John Salomonsz elected chief of Saint-Eustatius

    John Salomonsz elected chief of Saint-Eustatius

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened on October 10, 1695?
William III and II (William Henry; Dutch: Willem Hendrik; 4 November 1650 – 8 March 1702), 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 with 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.
Why is King William III escapes from the Southern Netherlands back to England historically important?
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. His father died before his birth, making William III the prince of Orange from birth.
Who was involved in King William III escapes from the Southern Netherlands back to England?
Key figures include William III.

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