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King James II landing at Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland, 12 March 1689
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King James II landing at Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland, 12 March 1689
King James II landing at Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland, 12 March 1689. This marked the beginning of the Williamite War in Ireland (1689-1691), fought between Jacobite supporters of the deposed Roman Catholic King James II and followers of the Protestant King William III who replaced him. Date: 1689
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King James II's Defiant Arrival: The Beginning of the Williamite War in Ireland, 1689 This evocative image captures the momentous arrival of King James II at Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland, on the 12th of March, 1689. The year was pivotal in the tumultuous history of the British Isles, marking the beginning of the Williamite War in Ireland (1689-1691). King James II, a devout Roman Catholic, had been deposed from the English and Scottish thrones in the preceding year following his failure to accept the conditions of the Glorious Revolution. In an attempt to regain his lost kingdoms, he set sail from France with a French fleet, landing in Kinsale, Ireland, where he was warmly welcomed by Jacobite supporters. Despite the enthusiasm of his followers, King James II's arrival heralded the start of a bitter conflict. The Williamite War in Ireland was a struggle between Jacobite supporters of the deposed monarch and those who had rallied behind his Protestant successor, King William III. The war was a significant chapter in the complex religious and political landscape of the 17th century, with deep-rooted tensions between Catholic and Protestant factions coming to a head. The image of King James II's arrival at Kinsale is a poignant reminder of this turbulent period in history. The king, resplendent in his royal attire, stands confidently on the deck of a ship, surveying the Irish coastline as his loyal subjects await his arrival. The scene is filled with a sense of defiance and determination, as King James II prepared to wage war against those who had usurped his throne. This photograph, taken from the extensive collection of historical images at Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time of political upheaval, religious strife, and royal intrigue.
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