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William III of Orange

William III of Orange

(William of Orange)

III

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Born 14 NOV 1650 , Binnenhol Palace at The Hague, HOL
Died 19 MAR 1702 , Kensington Palace, London, ENG
Parents Mary Henrietta Stuart of England (Mother) Family
Marriage Mary II of England — 4 NOV 1677 at St. James Palace, London, ENG or Whitehall Family Page
Occupation & Residence
Type Date Detail
Occupation King of England (13 Feb 1689- )
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In their lifetime
Born in the Commonwealth and Protectorate
  • Birth
    14 Nov 1650
    Born at Binnenhol Palace at The Hague, HOL
  • Age 9
    29 May 1660
    Charles II restored to the throne
    Reigned 1660–1685
  • Age 10
    24 Dec 1660
    Mother Mary Henrietta Stuart died
  • Age c. 15
    1665–1666
    Great Plague of London
  • Age 15
    2 Sep 1666
    Great Fire of London
  • Age 24
    21 Jun 1675
    Building of the new St Paul's Cathedral begins
  • Age 26
    4 Nov 1677
    Married Mary II of England at St. James Palace, London, ENG or Whitehall
  • Age 34
    6 Feb 1685
    Accession of James II
    Reigned 1685–1688
  • Age 37
    5 Nov 1688
    Glorious Revolution: William of Orange lands at Brixham
  • Age 38
    13 Feb 1689
    William III and Mary II become joint monarchs
    Reigned 1689–1702
  • Age 39
    16 Dec 1689
    Bill of Rights passed
  • Age 43
    27 Jul 1694
    Bank of England founded
  • Age 51
    8 Mar 1702
    Accession of Queen Anne
    Reigned 1702–1714
  • Age 51
    19 Mar 1702
    Died at Kensington Palace, London, ENG