Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

William III Biography and Timeline

Follow William III through 2 dated historical records for Dutch Republic.

William III, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records
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1701–1701Years on this page

1701

Act of Settlement Receives Royal Assent

King · London · Government / Government of Great Britain

Under King William III, the English Parliament enacted the Act of Settlement on 24 June 1701, specifying a Protestant line of succession and placing additional statutory limits on the monarchy.

Role range: 1689-1702

Treaty of Grand Alliance Concluded

King · The Hague · Government / Government of Great Britain

On 7 September 1701, William III's government joined the Dutch Republic and the Habsburg emperor in the Grand Alliance to counter French predominance following the Spanish succession crisis.

Role range: 1689-1702

Records, sources and methodology

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