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The Battle of the Boyne (Irish: Cath na Bóinne IPA: [ˈkah n̪ˠə ˈbˠoːn̠ʲə]) took place in 1690 between the forces of the deposed King James II, and those of King William III who, with his wife Queen Mary II (his cousin and James's daughter), had acceded to the Crowns of England and Scotland in 1689.
Battle of the Boyne (July 1, 1690), in British history, a major conflict fought along the Boyne River in Ireland between King William III (William of Orange) and the exiled king James II. James II had sought to retake his throne through an alliance with Ireland and France, but the loss forced him to flee the country.
Ne La battaglia del Boyne, di Benjamin West: Guglielmo III è raffigurato alla guida delle truppe attraverso il fiume; in basso a destra si può vedere il duca di Schomberg ferito a morte. Data: 1º luglio 1690 (V.S.) o 11 luglio 1690 (N.S.) Luogo: Vicino Drogheda, Irlanda: Esito: Vittoria decisiva di Guglielmo III: Schieramenti
Learn about the largest battle in Irish history, fought in 1690 between King James II and King William III. Explore the background, the forces, the tactics and the legacy of this pivotal conflict.
12 lug 2021 · Learn about the 1690 clash between William III and James II, and why it is celebrated by some Ulster Protestants on 12 July. Find out the background, the course, the outcome and the legacy of the battle of the Boyne.
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12 lug 2018 · Learn about the 1690 clash between William of Orange and James II, the last time two crowned kings faced each other on the battlefield. Discover how the battle shaped Irish and British history and its legacy today.
Learn about the Battle of the Boyne, fought in 1690 between King James II and King William III, and its impact on British history and the War of the Grand Alliance. Find out how William's victory secured his throne, Protestant rule in Ireland, and the resistance against French aggression.
