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Hendrik Trajectinus, Count of Solms
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A portrait by Jan de Baen, likely of Hendrik Trajectinus, Count of Solms
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| Born | 1636 Maastricht, Dutch Republic |
| Died | 29 July 1693 Neerwinden, Spanish Netherlands |
| Allegiance |  Dutch Republic |
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Dutch States Army |
| Years of service | 1670–1693 |
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Hendrik Trajectinus, Count of Solms (1636 – 13 July 1693) was a Dutch lieutenant-general. He was a brave military leader who served his country during important wars.
Solms was born in Utrecht, a city in the Netherlands. He was a cousin of William of Orange, who later became King William III of England. Hendrik Solms fought in William's armies against Louis XIV, the King of France.
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Joining the Glorious Revolution
In 1688, Hendrik Solms joined William of Orange when he sailed to England. This event is known as the Glorious Revolution. It was a time when William took over the throne from King James II.
Securing London for William
A special group of soldiers called the Dutch Blue Guards was led by Solms. They were the first to enter London. Their job was to make sure the city was safe for William. This helped William become the new King of England.
Fighting in Ireland
In 1690, Solms went with King William III to Ireland. They fought against the army of James II. Solms took part in the Battle of the Boyne. This was a very important battle where William's army won a big victory.
After the Battle of the Boyne, King William tried to capture the city of Limerick. This attempt was not successful. When William left Ireland, he asked Solms to lead his army there. However, Solms decided not to take the command. Another Dutch general, Godert de Ginkell, 1st Earl of Athlone, took his place.
Later Military Service
Solms continued to serve King William in Europe. He fought with the Grand Alliance forces. This was a group of countries that joined together to fight against France. They fought many battles in the Low Countries, which are areas like modern-day Belgium and the Netherlands.
Role in Key Battles
Solms was the commander of a special group of soldiers called the Garde te Voet. This unit played a very important part in the Battle of Steenkerque in 1692.
The next year, in 1693, Solms was killed in battle. He died during the Battle of Landen. He was a brave soldier who gave his life serving his country.
