William III of England
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William III of England was born on November 14, 1650, in The Hague.[1][2][3][4][5][6] His father was William II, Prince of Orange, and his mother was Mary Henrietta, Princess Royal.[7][8][7][8] His religion was Protestantism.
He was educated at Eton College and Leiden University. His field included governance, politics, and military art.[9] He received the award Knight of the Garter.
He was married to Mary II of England (1677–present).[8] His children were child1 Stuart, child2 Stuart, and child3 Stuart.[7] He died on March 8, 1702, at Kensington Palace.[1][7][10][11][12].
William III of England
Summary
William III of England is a human[1]. He was born in The Hague[2]. He was born on November 14, 1650[3]. He passed away in Kensington Palace[4]. He died on March 8, 1702[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and monarch[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]
Key Facts
- Born in The Hague[2], William III of England…
- Born in Binnenhof[9], William III of England…
- William III of England passed away in Kensington Palace[4].
- William III of England died in London[10].
- William III of England was born on November 14, 1650[3].
- William III of England was born on November 4, 1650[11].
- William III of England died on March 8, 1702[5].
- Burial took place at Westminster Abbey[12].
- William III of England's father was William II, Prince of Orange[13].
- William III of England's mother was Mary Henrietta, Princess Royal[14].
- Among William III of England's spouses was Mary II of England[15].
- A child of William III of England was child1 Stuart[16].
- A child of William III of England was child2 Stuart[17].
- A child of William III of England was child3 Stuart[18].
- William III of England held citizenship in Dutch Republic[19].
- William III of England held citizenship in Kingdom of England[20].
- Dutch was William III of England's native language[21].
- William III of England worked as a politician[6].
- William III of England's professions included monarch[7].
- William III of England's field of work was governance[22].
- William III of England's field of work was politics[23].
- William III of England's field of work was military art[24].
- William III of England held the position of Prince of Orange[25].
- William III of England held the position of monarch of England[26].
- William III of England held the position of monarch of Scotland[27].
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Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include The Hague[2], a municipality of the Netherlands[28], in Netherlands[29], founded in 1201[30] and Binnenhof[9], a building complex[31], in Netherlands[32], founded in 1230[33]. Recorded date of birth include November 14, 1650[3] and November 4, 1650[11]. William III of England's father was William II, Prince of Orange[13]. His mother was Mary Henrietta, Princess Royal[14]. Dutch was his native language[21].
Education
Educated at Eton College[34], a public school[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1440[37] and Leiden University[38], a university[39], in Netherlands[40], founded in 1575[41], headquartered in Leiden[42].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[6] and monarch[7]. Fields of work include governance[22], a type of regulation and control[43]; politics[23], an academic discipline[44]; and military art[24]. Positions held include Prince of Orange[25], a noble title[45]; monarch of England[26], a historical position[46], in Kingdom of England[47], founded in 0871[48]; monarch of Scotland[27], a historical position[49], in Kingdom of Scotland[50], founded in 0843[51]; King of Ireland[52], a noble title[53], in Kingdom of Ireland[54], founded in 1542[55]; King of England (jure uxoris)[56]; and king of Scotland (jure uxoris)[57].
Recognition
William III of England received the Knight of the Garter[58].
Personal Life
William III of England was married to Mary II of England[15]. Children include child1 Stuart[16], 1678–1678[59]; child2 Stuart[17], 1678–1678[60]; and child3 Stuart[18], 1680–1680[61]. Religious affiliations include Protestantism[62], Reformed Christianity[63], and Anglicanism[64].
Death and Burial
William III of England died on March 8, 1702[5]. Recorded place of death include Kensington Palace[4], a palace[65], in United Kingdom[66], founded in 1605[67] and London[10], a metropolis[68], in Roman Empire[69], founded in 0047[70]. The cause of death was pneumonia[71]. He is buried at Westminster Abbey[12].
Works and Contributions
Things named for William III of England include Williamsburg County[72], a county of South Carolina[73], in United States[74], founded in 1804[75]; King and Queen County[76], a county of Virginia[77], in United States[78], founded in 1691[79]; King William County[80], a county of Virginia[81], in United States[82], founded in 1702[83]; Nassau County[84], a county of New York[85], in United States[86], founded in 1899[87], headquartered in Mineola[88]; Orange County[89], a county of Virginia[90], in United States[91], founded in 1734[92]; Orange Order[93], a fraternal organization[94], in United Kingdom[95], founded in 1795[96], headquartered in Belfast[97]; and Williamsburg[98], an independent city in the United States[99], in United States[100], founded in 1638[101].
Why It Matters
William III of England has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 114 alternative names across languages and contexts.[102]
Entities named for him include Williamsburg County[72], a county of South Carolina[73], in United States[74], founded in 1804[75]; King and Queen County[76], a county of Virginia[77], in United States[78], founded in 1691[79]; King William County[80], a county of Virginia[81], in United States[82], founded in 1702[83]; Nassau County[84], a county of New York[85], in United States[86], founded in 1899[87], headquartered in Mineola[88]; Orange County[89], a county of Virginia[90], in United States[91], founded in 1734[92]; and Orange Order[93], a fraternal organization[94], in United Kingdom[95], founded in 1795[96], headquartered in Belfast[97].
FAQs
Where was William III of England born?
William III of England was born in The Hague[2].
Where did William III of England die?
William III of England passed away in Kensington Palace[4].
Who were William III of England's parents?
William III of England's father was William II, Prince of Orange[13]. William III of England's mother was Mary Henrietta, Princess Royal[14].
Who was William III of England married to?
William III of England's spouses include Mary II of England[15].
What did William III of England do for work?
William III of England worked as politician[6] and monarch[7].
Where did William III of England go to school?
William III of England was educated at Eton College[34] and Leiden University[38].
What awards did William III of England receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Garter[58].