William Iii King Of England 1650 1702 Collection

King William III leading the British troops at the battle of the Boyne, Ireland, 1690
528660 King William III leading the British troops at the battle of the Boyne, Ireland, 1690. Joint ruler with his wife Mary II from 1689

William of Orange, shown riding a horse
1580731 William of Orange, shown riding a horse; (add.info.: William of Orange, shown riding a horse. William III fought the Catholics at The Battle of Boyne)

King William III of Great Britain, William of Orange, 18th century (engraving)
5913181 King William III of Great Britain, William of Orange, 18th century (engraving) by Werff, Adriaan van der (1659-1722) (after); (add.info.: King William III of Great Britain, William of Orange)

"Bless the glorious memory of King William that crossed the Boyne water", from Ballads of Famous Fights
984711 "Bless the glorious memory of King William that crossed the Boyne water", from Ballads of Famous Fights, First Edition, 1920 (colour litho) by Tennant, C

A Lost Cause: The Flight of James II
3782311 A Lost Cause: The Flight of James II'; (add.info.: A Lost Cause: The Flight of James II after the Battle of the Boyne, 1690')

William III of England
3586479 William III of England by Unknown Artist, (17th century); (add.info.: Portrait of William III of England (1650-1702) sovereign Prince of Orange, Stadtholder of Holland, Zeeland, Utrecht

William III of England (engraving)
3586478 William III of England (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (17th century); (add.info.: Portrait of William III of England (1650-1702) sovereign Prince of Orange, Stadtholder of Holland, Zeeland

portrait of King William III (engraving)
3782610 portrait of King William III (engraving) by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: King William III, portrait, 4 November 1650 -8 March 1702. Cassell's History of England, vol)

The French retreating from Torbay, 1690 (engraving)
3782613 The French retreating from Torbay, 1690 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: The French retreating from Torbay, 1690. Cassell's History of England, vol)

portrait of King William III (engraving)
3789147 portrait of King William III (engraving) by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: King William III, portrait, 4 November 1650- 8 March 1702. Cassell's History of England, vol)

William III of England (engraving)
3585973 William III of England (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (17th century); (add.info.: Portrait of William III of England (1650-1702) sovereign Prince of Orange, Stadtholder of Holland, Zeeland

William of Orange enterting Exeter, 1688
3782596 William of Orange enterting Exeter, 1688; (add.info.: William of Orange enterting Exeter, 1688. Went on to be King William III of England, b. 4 November 1650 - 8 March 1702)

Swearing in of William III of Orange as Governor, Captain General and Chief Admiral of Holland
7279907 Swearing in of William III of Orange as Governor, Captain General and Chief Admiral of Holland by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

King of England William III, (print)
1755666 King of England William III, (print) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723) (after); (add.info.: King of England William III, prince of Orange and Nassau (1650-1702, king in 1689-1702)

Great Seals of England from Queen Mary I to King George III (engraving)
7147313 Great Seals of England from Queen Mary I to King George III (engraving) by English School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mary, queen of William III (litho)
7181457 Mary, queen of William III (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mary, queen of William III. Engraver: J Smith)

Hampton Court Palace: William III in the Banquet Room of the Banqueting House, built in 1700 (engraving)
7179073 Hampton Court Palace: William III in the Banquet Room of the Banqueting House, built in 1700 (engraving) by English School

Battle of the Boyne, Ireland, 1690 (engraving)
7149423 Battle of the Boyne, Ireland, 1690 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from A Series of Prints of English History)

Plan of the Principal Floor of Hampton Court Palace after William IIIs alterations (engraving)
7179068 Plan of the Principal Floor of Hampton Court Palace after William IIIs alterations (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Plan of the Principal Floor of Hampton Court Palace in the time of the Stuarts (engraving)
7179066 Plan of the Principal Floor of Hampton Court Palace in the time of the Stuarts (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Battle of the Boyne, Ireland, 1690 (engraving)
7147321 Battle of the Boyne, Ireland, 1690 (engraving) by English School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of the Boyne, Ireland, 1690)

Milltary hats in olden time (engraving)
7200139 Milltary hats in olden time (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Milltary hats in olden time)

English coins from the reign of King Henry IV to that of George III (engraving)
7147357 English coins from the reign of King Henry IV to that of George III (engraving) by English School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

King William III (engraving)
7147324 King William III (engraving) by English School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: King William III (1650-1702)

Oak Sideboard in the South Kensington Museum, William III (coloured engraving)
7159300 Oak Sideboard in the South Kensington Museum, William III (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oak Sideboard in the South Kensington Museum)

View of the East Front of William IIIs New Palace of Hampton Court, showing part of the Great Fountain Garden
7179069 View of the East Front of William IIIs New Palace of Hampton Court, showing part of the Great Fountain Garden (engraving) by English School

William III and Schomberg (litho)
7181449 William III and Schomberg (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William III and Schomberg. Engraver: Purcell)

Ratification of the Bill of Rights by King William III and Queen Mary prior to their coronation, 1689 (engraving)
7147323 Ratification of the Bill of Rights by King William III and Queen Mary prior to their coronation, 1689 (engraving) by English School

Arm Chairs, William III to Queen Anne (coloured engraving)
7159288 Arm Chairs, William III to Queen Anne (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arm Chairs, William III to Queen Anne)

William III, King of the Netherlands (engraving)
7153739 William III, King of the Netherlands (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William III (1817-1890)

Coronation of King William III and Queen Mary II, April 11, 1689 (engraving)
6116614 Coronation of King William III and Queen Mary II, April 11, 1689 (engraving) by Luyken, Jan (1649-1712); (add.info.: After a work by Jan Luyken.); Photo eKen Welsh; Dutch, out of copyright

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Caption: King William III of England (1650-1702): A Resolute Monarch Who Shaped History This captivating engraving from the 18th century portrays the iconic figure of King William III, also known as William of Orange. As one gazes upon his regal countenance, it is impossible not to be reminded of his significant contributions to British history. Born in 1650, William ascended to the throne as King William III of Great Britain following the Glorious Revolution in 1688. This momentous event saw him overthrow his father-in-law and predecessor, James II, who fled into exile. The Flight of James II marked a turning point for England and paved the way for a new era under William's reign. One cannot discuss King William without mentioning his legendary victory at the Battle of Boyne in 1690. "Bless the glorious memory of King William that crossed the Boyne water, " exclaims an excerpt from Ballads of Famous Fights. This triumph solidified his position on the throne and secured Protestantism as the dominant religion in England. William's determination extended beyond national borders; he played a crucial role in European politics during this period. His military prowess was evident when French forces retreated from Torbay in 1690, depicted vividly through another remarkable engraving. The image captures an important moment when William took control over Exeter in 1688—a pivotal event leading up to his coronation as Governor, Captain General, and Chief Admiral of Holland. Such scenes exemplify both his strategic brilliance and unwavering commitment to defending Protestant interests across Europe. While some may view him as a controversial figure due to political divisions during his reign, there is no denying that King William III left an indelible mark on English history. Through this enchanting portrait engraved centuries ago or any other depiction found today—whether it be within books or museums—we are reminded of his legacy and the transformative era he presided over.