Invasion of Ireland
William III of Orange lands at Carrickfergus with a large army to conduct the campaign against James II in Ireland.
Role range: 1689-1702
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
William III of Orange Biography and Timeline — Page 3
Follow William III of Orange through 159 dated historical records for England.
William III of Orange, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
159Distinct records
3 of 4Page
1690–1694Years on this page
1690
Invasion of Ireland
William had landed in Carrickfergus in Ulster on 14 June 1690 and marched south to take Dublin.
Role range: 1688-1690 – 1689-1702
Battle of Boyne
William III of Orange's army reaches the River Boyne before the decisive battle against James II.
Role range: 1688-1690 – 1689-1702
Battle of Boyne
William III of Orange is wounded in the shoulder by Jacobite artillery while examining the Boyne crossings on the eve of battle.
Role range: 1688-1690 – 1689-1702
Battle of Beachy Head
While William III of Orange campaigns in Ireland, the allied fleet suffers a major defeat by France at the Battle of Beachy Head.
Role range: 1688-1697 – 1689-1702
March from Ulster
William III of Orange marches south from Ulster at the head of his army toward the main Jacobite position defending the approaches to Dublin.
Role range: 1688-1691 – 1689-1702
Battle of Boyne
The Battle of the Boyne is fought near Drogheda as William III of Orange's army forces a crossing against the Jacobite position.
Role range: 1688-1690 – 1689-1702
Battle of Boyne
William III of Orange commands a multinational Williamite army at the Boyne, including English, Dutch, Danish, French Huguenot and other allied troops.
Role range: 1688-1690 – 1689-1702
Battle of Boyne
William III of Orange defeats the army of James II at the Battle of the Boyne, strengthening the Williamite position in Ireland.
Role range: 1688-1690 – 1689-1702
Boyne River Crossing
William III of Orange personally directs operations as his army forces crossings of the Boyne and compels the Jacobite army to retreat.
Role range: 1688-1691 – 1689-1702
Battle of Boyne
After victory at the Boyne, William III of Orange enters Dublin while the Jacobite army withdraws toward the west of Ireland.
Role range: 1688-1690 – 1689-1702
Entry into Dublin
William III of Orange's victory at the Boyne opens the road to Dublin and forces the main Jacobite army to retreat toward Limerick.
Role range: 1688-1690 – 1689-1702
Correspondence with Mary During Campaign
William III of Orange and Mary maintain close personal correspondence while he commands the campaign in Ireland.
Role range: 1689-1702
Advance toward Limerick
After securing Dublin, William III of Orange advances westward in an attempt to break the remaining Jacobite military position.
Role range: 1688-1691 – 1689-1702
First Siege of Limerick
William III of Orange conducts a siege of Limerick but fails to capture the strongly defended Jacobite city.
Role range: 1688-1691 – 1689-1702
Siege of Limerick Abandoned
William III of Orange abandons the first siege of Limerick after failed assaults, supply difficulties and worsening weather.
Role range: 1688-1691 – 1689-1702
Return from Ireland
William III of Orange returns to England after the principal phase of his personal Irish campaign, leaving commanders to continue the war.
Role range: 1689-1702
1691
Attempt to Relieve Mons
William III of Orange campaigns with the Allied army as Louis XIV captures Mons during the Nine Years' War.
Role range: 1688-1697 – 1689-1702
Battle of Aughrim
Williamite forces commanded by Godard van Reede Ginkel defeat the main Jacobite army at Aughrim, advancing the Irish war fought in William III of Orange's name.
Role range: 1688-1690 – 1689-1702
Siege of Galway
Galway surrenders to Williamite forces after the defeat of the Jacobite field army at Aughrim.
Role range: 1688-1690 – 1689-1702
Siege of Limerick
Limerick capitulates to Williamite forces after the final major siege of the Irish war.
Role range: 1688-1690 – 1689-1702
Civil Terms of Limerick
The civil articles of the Treaty of Limerick offer security of life and property to qualifying Jacobite soldiers and civilians who submit to William III of Orange.
Role range: 1689-1702
Religious Terms of Limerick
Under the Williamite settlement at Limerick, limited religious protections are promised to Irish Catholics who meet the treaty's conditions.
Role range: 1689-1702
Treaty of Limerick
The Treaty of Limerick ends organized Jacobite resistance in Ireland and settles military and civil terms under William III of Orange's government.
Role range: 1688-1690 – 1689-1702
Return to Continental Command
William III of Orange returns to the continent to direct Allied strategy against France while the Irish war moves toward its conclusion.
Role range: 1688-1697 – 1689-1702
1692
Glencoe Policy
William III of Orange's government approves severe measures against Highland clans that have not submitted, and the resulting operation at Glencoe becomes a lasting political controversy.
Role range: 1689-1702
French Capture of Namur
William III of Orange is unable to prevent Louis XIV's forces from capturing the strategically important fortress of Namur.
Role range: 1688-1697 – 1689-1702
Battle of Steenkirk
William III of Orange commands the Allied attack that is repulsed by Luxembourg at Steenkirk.
Role range: 1688-1697 – 1689-1702
Battle of Steinkirk
William III of Orange commands the Allied army at Steinkirk, where Luxembourg defeats the coalition after a hard-fought engagement.
Role range: 1688-1697 – 1689-1702
Continental Campaign of 1692
William III of Orange resumes personal command of the Allied field army during the 1692 campaign against France.
Role range: 1688-1697 – 1689-1702
1693
Battle of Landen
William III of Orange commands the Allied army at Landen, where Luxembourg wins a major French victory during the Nine Years' War.
Role range: 1688-1697 – 1689-1702
Battle of Landen
William III of Orange commands the Allied army that suffers a major defeat against Luxembourg at Landen.
Role range: 1688-1697 – 1689-1702
1694
Bank of England Legislation
William III of Orange gives assent to the legislation that creates the Bank of England as part of the wartime financial system.
Role range: 1689-1702
Bank of England Charter
A royal charter issued under William III of Orange and Mary incorporates the Governor and Company of the Bank of England.
Role range: 1689-1702
Capture of Huy
William III of Orange's Allied army captures Huy, improving the position for a future attack on Namur.
Role range: 1688-1697 – 1689-1702
Greenwich Hospital Charter
William III of Orange and Mary establish the Royal Hospital for Seamen by royal charter to support disabled sailors and naval families.
Role range: 1689-1702
Hospital Charter
William III of Orange grants the royal charter establishing the Royal Hospital for Seamen at Greenwich in accordance with plans strongly promoted by Mary II.
Role range: 1689-1702
Mary II Falls Ill
Mary II becomes seriously ill with smallpox at Kensington Palace, beginning the final crisis of the joint reign with William III of Orange.
Role range: 1689-1702
Triennial Act
William III of Orange gives royal assent to the Triennial Act, requiring frequent Parliaments and regular general elections.
Role range: 1689-1702
Death of Mary II
Mary II dies of smallpox, leaving William III of Orange to rule alone and causing him profound personal grief.
Role range: 1689-1702
Records, sources and methodology
These dates and descriptions come from the historical_events database. Exact duplicate records have been collapsed. Names are grouped by the country, Name 2 and Name 1 fields; records with missing Name 2 cannot be reliably assigned to an individual biography. Check the underlying sources before formal citation.