Apr 11 William III & Mary II crowned as joint rulers of England, Scotland and Ireland Declaration of War Apr 15 French King Louis XIV declares war on Spain The Sun King of FranceLouis XIV Apr 20 The former King James II of England, now deposed, lays siege to Derry Apr 21 William III & Mary Stuart proclaimed King & Queen of England Share On Facebook Share On Twitter 1688 Historical Events by Year 1690
