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William of Orange

Definition

William III was a Dutch prince who became King of England, Scotland, and Ireland following the Glorious Revolution. He ruled jointly with his wife Mary II.

Related terms

Stadtholder: In the Low Countries, this term refers to an officeholder appointed by local nobility which later became hereditary under William III.

Bill Of Rights 1689: An Act that laid down limits on the powers of monarchs and set out rights for Parliament including freedom from royal interference.

Constitutional Monarchy: A form of government where power is shared between a monarch and an organized government such as parliament.

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