Historical Events tagged with "carrickfergus"
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Military & Warfare
William of Orange Lands in Ireland
June 14th, 1690 334 years ago
William of Orange, also known as King William III of England, landed with a significant military force in Ireland to confront his rival, the deposed King James II. This incursion aimed to reclaim the English throne from James II, who had sought refuge in Ireland, rallying Catholic support. The landing took place at Carrickfergus, marking the beginning of a critical phase in the Williamite War in Ireland, which sought to establish Protestant ascendancy in the region.
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