Battle of Brixham

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath End of divine right of kings
Increased power of Parliament
Establishment of constitutional monarchy in England
gptkbp:casualties Minimal casualties
gptkbp:combatant gptkb:William_of_Orange
gptkb:James_II_of_England
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Lord_Churchill
Admiral Russell
gptkbp:commemoration Historical reenactments
Public lectures and discussions
Memorials in Brixham
gptkbp:cultural_impact Inspiration for literature
Influence on historical narratives
Depictions in art
gptkbp:date July 1688
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:William_III_of_England
gptkbp:historical_context Political turmoil in England
Struggle for power between monarchy and parliament
Religious conflict between Catholics and Protestants
gptkbp:historical_significance Marked the beginning of the end for James II's reign
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Brixham
gptkbp:legacy Influenced the Bill of Rights 1689
gptkbp:location Brixham, Devon, England
gptkbp:military_unit gptkb:Dutch_forces
English supporters of William
gptkbp:modern_relevance Study in military strategy
Case study in civil rights movements
Example of political revolution
gptkbp:outcome James II fled to France
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Glorious_Revolution
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Reading
gptkbp:primary_source Military records
Letters and diaries of participants
Contemporary accounts
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Williamite_War_in_Ireland
gptkb:Glorious_Revolution
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Boyne
gptkbp:result Decisive Williamite victory
gptkbp:significance Part of the campaign to overthrow James II
gptkbp:strategy Naval landing
gptkbp:tactics Surprise attack
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Brixham
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6