The Battle of the Boyne took place on July 1, 1690, near the River Boyne in Ireland. It was a significant conflict between the forces of King William III of England, also known as William of Orange, and the army of King James II of England. This battle was part of the larger struggle for power in England and Ireland, following the Glorious Revolution, which saw William take the throne from James. The outcome of the battle was a decisive victory for William's forces, which helped secure Protestant rule in Ireland and solidified William's position as king. The battle is often commemorated by the Orange Order, a Protestant fraternal organization, and remains an important event in Irish and British history.