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'''William of Orange''' was an [[English]] [[king]] who | '''William of Orange''' was an [[English]] [[king]] who came to the throne after overthrowing [[James II]] in the [[Glorious Revolution]] in [[November]] [[1688]]. In contrast to the [[Catholic Church|Catholic]] James II, William was a [[Protestant]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Glorious Revolution (audio story)|The Glorious Revolution]]'') | ||
According to a [[newspaper]] that the [[Fifth Doctor]] and [[Turlough]] read, William died on [[8 March]] [[1702]]. His death caused ordinary English subjects to toast the health of the heir-apparent, [[Anne (Queen of Great Britain)|Princess Anne]]. He was the William referred to in the phrase "William and Mary". ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Phantasmagoria (audio story)|Phantasmagoria]]'') | |||
== Behind the scenes == | == Behind the scenes == | ||
* He was played by [[Alan Rowe]] in the 1969 BBC drama series ''The First Churchills''. | * He was played by [[Alan Rowe]] in the 1969 BBC drama series ''The First Churchills''. | ||
[[Category:English monarchs]] | [[Category:English monarchs]] | ||
[[Category:17th century individuals]] | [[Category:17th century individuals]] | ||
[[Category:18th century individuals]] | [[Category:18th century individuals]] | ||
[[Category:Royalty from the real world]] | [[Category:Royalty from the real world]] | ||
[[Category:Protestants]] | |||
Revision as of 14:05, 19 August 2016
William of Orange was an English king who came to the throne after overthrowing James II in the Glorious Revolution in November 1688. In contrast to the Catholic James II, William was a Protestant. (AUDIO: The Glorious Revolution)
According to a newspaper that the Fifth Doctor and Turlough read, William died on 8 March 1702. His death caused ordinary English subjects to toast the health of the heir-apparent, Princess Anne. He was the William referred to in the phrase "William and Mary". (AUDIO: Phantasmagoria)
Behind the scenes
- He was played by Alan Rowe in the 1969 BBC drama series The First Churchills.
