Fun Fact: The Bizarre Death of King William III

King William III on Horseback portrait England

King William III of England died when his horse stumbled over a mole hill and he was injured and later caught pneumonia. His Catholic opponents (Jacobites) toasted “the little gentleman in the black velvet waistcoat”.

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  1. Christine's avatar Christine says:

    sad fate

  2. Theresa's avatar Theresa says:

    What a crummy way to go.

  3. mlouisebarbourfundyblue's avatar mlouisebarbourfundyblue says:

    That mole hill became a mountain for William of Orange!

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