56.1 Glorious Revolution 1688

02/05/21 • 32 min

In 1688 a large invasion arrived in England from the Dutch Republic, led by William of Orange. It was a risky move, driven partly out of fear of the English allying with Louis XIV of France, who was threatening to attack his country. King James II of England was fast losing popular support for his Catholic sympathies, a fact exploited in William's propaganda to the English.

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Music: Henry Purcell (Overture in G minor, Gordion Knot Untied)

Intro by Nico Vettese (wetalkofdreams.com)

Picture: William III Landing at Brixham, Torbay

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Music: Henry Purcell (Overture in G minor, Gordion Knot Untied)

Intro by Nico Vettese (wetalkofdreams.com)

Picture: William III Landing at Brixham, Torbay

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Siege of Vienna 1683

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Music: Palestrina (Adoramus te Christe); Elgar (March of the Mogul Emperors)

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57.1 King William III and Irish Catholic Resistance 1688-91

Soon after William of Orange took control of England in the Glorious Revolution 1688 and became King William III of England, he found it necessary to confront a rebellion in Ireland. With the support of King Louis XIV of France, the deposed King James arrives in Ireland to support Catholic resistance to William and to reclaim his crown

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