Williamite Campaign

The Williamite Campaign refers to the military conflict in Ireland during the late 17th century, particularly from 1689 to 1691. It was fought between the supporters of William of Orange, who had taken the English throne, and the Jacobites, loyal to the ousted King James II. The campaign culminated in key battles like the Siege of Derry and the Battle of the Boyne (1690), where William's forces defeated the Jacobites. Ultimately, the conflict solidified Protestant rule in Ireland and significantly impacted the region's religious and political landscape, leading to centuries of division between Protestant and Catholic communities.