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In which year did James II land in Ireland to attempt to recover his kingdoms?
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James II landed in Ireland on 14 March 1689 in an effort to regain his kingdoms. Despite a simultaneous rising in Scotland, he was ultimately defeated at the Battle of the Boyne in July 1690.
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