# William III — Essays character guide

> William III in Essays by Thomas Paine.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0003-of-monarchy-and-hereditary-succession

## Who they are

Dutch-born English king, referenced in constitutional debates.

## In the story

### [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/essays_3_se/chapters/endnotes)

William III is mentioned in the context of the Bill of Rights and the Convention that declared against James II and in favor of William III.

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