The Battle of the Boyne 1690 – William III and the Orange Order Legacy

In this episode of The History of Ireland: Rebellion, Empire, and Independence, we explore the Battle of the Boyne, fought on July 12, 1690, between the deposed Catholic King James II and his Protestant son-in-law William III. We discuss the strategic decisions of both commanders, the key role of the River Boyne, and the controversial death of the Duke of Schomberg. We also examine the political aftermath, including the Treaty of Limerick and the symbolic legacy that still defines the Orange Order's Twelfth of July celebrations. Join Lucas and Luna for a detailed look at this pivotal conflict. #BattleOfTheBoyne #WilliamIII #JamesII #RiverBoyne #DukeOfSchomberg #PatrickSarsfield #TreatyOfLimerick #OrangeOrder #TwelfthOfJuly #IrishHistory #Jacobite #Williamite #DutchBlueGuards #FrenchIrishBrigade #Ginkel #Limerick #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo