EPISODE · Jun 9, 2026 · 8 MIN
The Battle of the Boyne: Jacobites, Williamites, and the Shaping of Modern Ireland
from The History of Ireland: Rebellion, Empire, and Independence — Fexingo History · host Fexingo
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Battle of the Boyne in 1690, a pivotal clash that cemented Protestant ascendancy in Ireland. They discuss the rival kings James II and William III, the strategies of the generals, including the Duke of Schomberg and Patrick Sarsfield, and the battle's enduring legacy in Irish memory, from Orange Order marches to its role in shaping sectarian divisions. The conversation touches on the complex motivations of Irish Jacobites, the treaty that followed, and the battle's place in European-wide power struggles. #BattleOfTheBoyne #JamesII #WilliamIII #Jacobites #Williamites #PatrickSarsfield #DukeOfSchomberg #OrangeOrder #ProtestantAscendancy #Limerick #BoyneValley #1690 #IrishHistory #GloriousRevolution #EuropeanHistory #Ireland #FexingoHistory #History Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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