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King William III, joined with Mary II at the end of the 17th century as protestant monarchs in Britain. They replaced the deposed James II who was Catholic. Also known as Willem van Oranje, he led the Dutch to independence and religious freedom from Hapsburg Spain. Considered The George Washington of The Netherlands.
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∙ 8y agoThe "original" William of Orange (nicknamed William the Silent) is considered the founding father of Dutch independence and the leader of its revolt against the king of Spain. Another famous William of Orange was William III, known for the 'Glorious Revolution' that made him king of England and for the several wars he fought with Louis XIV as champion of the Protestant cause. William III of Orange is also known as "king Billy" in Northern Ireland and revered there for beating the Catholic forces of king James. The Protestant Orangists active to this day in Ulster take their name from him.
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∙ 16y agoIt originally referred to the Principality of Orange in the Rhone valley in southern France.
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∙ 13y agoWilliam Henry of Orange.
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What is William of Orange last name?
alice moro
Why is William of orange called the silent prince?
William the Silent (also called William of Orange, but not the English king of that name) was called "the Silent" because he had a legendary ability to keep his opinion to himself. There is a link below for more information.
Why are Irish protestants called orange and the catholics green?
I do not think catholics are called green. The orangemen are mostly protestants and they get their name from William of orange
What King defeated James the second at the Battle of the Boyne?
William III (William of Orange)
What are the Orange men in Northern Ireland?
They are members of the Orange Order. It is a Protestant organisation and promotes Protestantism. The organisation links itself back to William of Orange who won the Battle of the Boyne in 1690, and that is where it gets its name.
What was William the third of England's full name?
William Henry of Orange
What is William of Orange last name?
alice moro
What was King William and Mary's last name?
Their family name was orange
Where was William of Orange from?
William of orange was from Holland
What was the original name of williamsburg?
it was so named after,William and Mary of orange.
What was the religion of William III?
William III was a Protestant, belonging to the Dutch Reformed Church. He was a prominent defender of Protestantism against Catholicism during his reign as King of England, Scotland, and Ireland.
What name does the Dutch national anthem start with?
Wilhelmus (That is William of Orange-Nassau, the silent)
Why is William of orange called the silent prince?
William the Silent (also called William of Orange, but not the English king of that name) was called "the Silent" because he had a legendary ability to keep his opinion to himself. There is a link below for more information.
What is William I of Orange's birthday?
William I of Orange was born on April 24, 1533.
When was William I of Orange born?
William I of Orange was born on April 24, 1533.
When did William Orange die?
William Orange died on 1966-06-28.
When was William Orange born?
William Orange was born on 1889-08-09.
