wˈɪljəm, ɐ pɹˈɑːɾɪstənt, ɐplˈaɪd hɪmsˈɛlf vˈɪɡɚɹəsli tʊ ˈɪŋɡləndz ˈɪntɹɛsts, tˈeɪkɪŋ pˈɑːɹt ɪnðə wˈʌn θˈaʊzənd fˈaɪvhˈʌndɹɪd nˈaɪnti sˈɪks kˈæptʃɚɹ ʌv kɐdˈɪz ɡˈædz.
William, a Protestant, applied himself vigorously to England's interests, taking part in the 1596 capture of Cadiz (Gādēs).