Phetracha vs William III

Phetracha's forces besieged the French garrison in Bangkok for four months. The French surrendered and were allowed to leave Siam, ending French military presence and influence in the kingdom.

Phetracha led a coup against the dying King Narai, executing Narai's adopted son and the Greek minister Constantine Phaulkon. He seized the throne, ending the pro-French policy and expelling French troops from Siam.

Phetracha formally crowned himself king of Ayutthaya, founding the Ban Phlu Luang dynasty. His reign marked a return to isolationist policies and traditional Siamese governance.

Phetracha crushed a rebellion by Mon ethnic groups in the Tenasserim region. The rebellion was sparked by forced resettlement policies, and its suppression reinforced Siamese control over the area.

William III, Stadtholder of the Dutch Republic, invaded England at the invitation of Protestant nobles. King James II fled, and William and his wife Mary II were declared joint monarchs, establishing parliamentary supremacy and Protestant succession.

William III personally led Williamite forces to victory over the Jacobite army of James II at the River Boyne in Ireland. The battle secured Protestant dominance in Ireland and William's hold on the English throne.

William III negotiated the Treaty of Ryswick ending the Nine Years' War with France. Louis XIV recognized William as King of England and agreed to cease supporting James II's claims, temporarily stabilizing European borders.

William III died from pneumonia after breaking his collarbone in a riding accident at Hampton Court Palace. His death ended the Stuart line's direct rule and passed the throne to Queen Anne, leading to the Act of Union 1707.