When was William III of England born and what happened to his father?
William Henry was born on the 4th of November 1650 in The Hague. His father died eight days before the birth from smallpox.
Questions about William III of England
Short answers, pulled from the story.
How did William III of England become stadtholder of Holland?
The States of Holland appointed William stadtholder on the 4th of July 1672 during the Rampjaar disaster year. He took the oath five days later after refusing to capitulate to Charles II.
What date did William III of England land at Brixham for the Glorious Revolution?
William landed at Brixham in southwest England on the 5th of November 1688. He came ashore from the ship Den Briel with a fleet of approximately 463 ships carrying 40,000 men.
Who were crowned joint sovereigns with William III of England in 1689?
Parliament offered the Crown to William and Mary as joint sovereigns on the 13th of February 1689. They were crowned together at Westminster Abbey on the 11th of April 1689 by Henry Compton, Bishop of London.
When did William III of England die and what caused his death?
William died aged 51 at Kensington Palace on the 8th of March 1702. His death followed pneumonia which resulted from a broken collarbone after falling from his horse Sorrel.