Williamite War in Ireland
The Williamite War in Ireland took place from March 1689 to October 1691. Fought between supporters of James II and his successor, William III, it resulted in a Williamite victory. It is generally viewed as a related conflict of the 1688 to 1697 Nine Years' War.
Battle of the Boyne between James II and William III, 11 July 1690, Jan van Huchtenburg
Schomberg (1615–1690), Williamite commander in Ireland; immensely experienced, he was a Marshal of France, England and Portugal.
French envoy d'Avaux, whose relationship with the Irish was one of mutual mistrust and dislike
The Boyne; a narrow Williamite victory, in which Schomberg was killed (bottom right)
The Nine Years' War, was a European great power conflict from 1688 to 1697 between France and the Grand Alliance. Although largely concentrated in Europe, fighting spread to colonial possessions in the Americas, India, and West Africa. Related conflicts include the Williamite war in Ireland, and King William's War in North America.
Left to right: Battle of Barfleur and La Hogue Siege of Namur Battle of Marsaglia Bombardment of Brussels
Equestrian portrait of Louis XIV (1638–1715) by René-Antoine Houasse. The Sun King was the most powerful monarch in Europe.
William of Orange (1650–1702), portrayed here as King William III of England by Sir Godfrey Kneller.
Frederick William, Elector of Brandenburg (1620–1688). He was succeeded by his son, Frederick, who proved to be one of William of Orange's most loyal allies.
