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William of Orange

DEFINITIONS OF: William of Orange

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n King of England and Scotland and Ireland; he married the daughter of James II and was invited by opponents of James II to invade England; when James fled, William III and Mary II were declared joint monarchs (1650-1702)

Synonyms:
William III
Example of:
King of England, King of Great Britain
the sovereign ruler of England
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