Historical Events tagged with "boyne"
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Military & Warfare
Decisive Clash at the Battle of the Boyne
July 1st, 1690 334 years ago
The Battle of the Boyne was fought between the armies of King William III of England and King James II of England in Ireland. This pivotal clash occurred near the River Boyne and marked a significant turn in the Williamite War in Ireland. On one side, William led a Protestant army, while James commanded a largely Catholic force. The battle was essential for asserting Protestant control in Ireland, with William emerging victorious after a hard-fought engagement.
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