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King William III
King William III. Crossing the River Boyne July 1st 1690. Date: July 1st 1690
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King William III, also known as William of Orange, is depicted in this historic print as he leads his troops across the River Boyne on July 1st, 1690. The event commemorated in this image is a pivotal moment in British and Irish history, marking the end of the Williamite War in Ireland and the consolidation of William's power as King of England, Scotland, and Ireland. William, a Dutch prince, had been invited by the English and Scottish parliaments to depose the deposed King James II, who had been defeated in the Battle of the Boyne just days prior. James II, a Catholic, had been seen as a threat to the Protestant establishment in both England and Ireland, and William's victory secured the Protestant succession. In this print, William is shown in the foreground, dressed in armor and mounted on horseback, leading his troops across the river. The orange sash he wears around his waist is a symbol of the House of Orange, which would later become synonymous with Protestantism in Northern Ireland. The print also depicts the British flag flying proudly in the background, signifying the triumph of the Protestant forces. The River Boyne, located in County Meath, Ireland, is a significant historical site, and this print offers a glimpse into the past, capturing the moment of William's victory and the beginning of a new era in British and Irish history.
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