Battle of the Boyne
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Date
July 01, 1690
Type
World
Author
htristian82
Location
Ireland
Categories
Military & Conflict
Event Details
On July 1, 1690 (July 11 NS), Protestant King William III defeated the deposed Catholic King James II at the Battle of the Boyne in Ireland.
The victory secured Protestant dominance in Ireland for centuries and is still celebrated annually by the Orange Order.