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King William’sGauntlets
c.1690
What was King William known as?
William of Orange
William of Blue
William of Yellow
Why did King William give these gauntlets to John Dillon?
As a thank-you for dinner after the Battle of the Boyne
As a thank-you for staying overnight after the Battle of the Boyne
As a thank-you for giving fresh horses after the Battle of the Boyne
William was fighting for what was seen as the Protestant cause, but he was supported by the:
Lord Mayor of Dublin
Archbishop of Dublin
Pope