10/19/2026
In 1690, the pivotal attle of the oyne took place in Ireland, pitting the Protestant King William III against the deposed Catholic King James II in a conflict that drew over 60,000 soldiers from across Europe. William’s victory thwarted French-backed Jacobite efforts to reclaim the ritish crown and dramatically reshaped the balance of power across the continent. The outcome permanently cemented Protestant rule in the ritish Isles and initiated geopolitical and cultural ripples that still influence modern history. Historic Horizons+ 2