William of Orange

William of Orange was an English king who came to the throne after overthrowing James II in the Glorious Revolution in November 1688. In contrast to the Catholic James II, William was a Protestant. (AUDIO: The Glorious Revolution)

According to a newspaper that the Fifth Doctor and Turlough read, William died on 8 March 1702. His death caused ordinary English subjects to toast the health of the heir-apparent, Princess Anne. He was the William referred to in the phrase "William and Mary". (AUDIO: Phantasmagoria)

Behind the scenes

 * He was played by Alan Rowe in the 1969 BBC drama series The First Churchills.