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In the ‘Glorious Revolution’ of 1688, the Roman Catholic king, James II (1633–1701) was deposed and replaced by his son-in-law Prince William of Orange (1650–1702). A Protestant monarchy was reinstated under William III and Mary II. James fled to Ireland where he still had many supporters (Jacobites). On 12 July 1690 (Modern Calendar; 1 July 1690 Old Style), his army met the forces of William by the Boyne River, near the town of Drogheda, about 32 miles (50km) north of Dublin. Despite stiff resistance, William’s forces eventually broke through the Jacobite centre and right, causing a general retreat. The battle is a key event for the Protestants of Northern Ireland, particularly the ‘Orange Order’, but the celebratory marches marking the anniversary are seen by Republicans and Nationalists as highly provocative.
Title
The Battle of the Boyne, 12 July 1690
Date
1690
Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
H 76.2 x W 106.7 cm
Accession number
NAM. 1975-08-50
Acquisition method
purchased from Pawsay and Payne Ltd, 1975
Work type
Painting
National Army Museum
Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, London, Greater London SW3 4HT England
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