Battle of Cartagena de Indias
GPTKB entity
Statements (60)
| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
Strengthened Spanish control in the Caribbean
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| gptkbp:art_style |
Depicted in paintings and sculptures
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| gptkbp:casualties |
high for both sides
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| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Spain
gptkb:tree |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Blas_de_Lezo
gptkb:Edward_Vernon |
| gptkbp:community_impact |
Boosted national pride
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| gptkbp:conflict |
Influenced future colonial policies
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| gptkbp:cultural_heritage |
Part of Colombian history
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Influenced local folklore
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| gptkbp:cultural_references |
In literature and film
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| gptkbp:date |
1741
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| gptkbp:defense_mechanism |
gptkb:Castillo_San_Felipe_de_Barajas
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| gptkbp:duration |
approximately 3 months
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| gptkbp:education |
Taught in schools as a historical event
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| gptkbp:famous_for |
Blas de Lezo's leadership
British underestimation of Spanish defenses |
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
Studied in military history courses
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
Varied perspectives on the battle's importance
Part of the War of Jenkins' Ear |
| gptkbp:historical_debate |
Ongoing discussions among historians
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| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
Chronicled by contemporary historians
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| gptkbp:historical_event |
Detailed in various military archives
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| gptkbp:historical_figure |
Notable commanders involved
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| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Influenced future naval strategies
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Example of colonial military conflict.
Turning point in colonial conflicts |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Cartagena de Indias
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| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
Anniversaries celebrated in Cartagena
Memorials in Cartagena |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Symbol of Spanish resilience
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Cartagena,_Colombia
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| gptkbp:military_strategy |
Defensive fortifications
Part of larger naval conflicts Blockade strategies Related to other battles in the Caribbean |
| gptkbp:military_technology |
Use of artillery
Use of new naval technologies |
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
Various interpretations exist
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| gptkbp:notable_allies |
Spanish alliances with indigenous groups
Spanish alliances with local forces |
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
Importance of logistics in warfare
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| gptkbp:notable_ships |
gptkb:Spanish_fleet
British fleet |
| gptkbp:outcome |
Defensive success for Spain
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| gptkbp:primary_source |
Letters and reports from the time
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| gptkbp:result |
Spanish victory
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| gptkbp:significance |
One of the largest naval battles of the 18th century
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| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Control of trade routes
British miscalculations Delayed British expansion in the region Importance of strong defenses in coastal cities |
| gptkbp:tactics |
gptkb:military_siege
Led to reevaluation of military strategies |
| gptkbp:tourist_attraction |
Attracts visitors to Cartagena
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Cartagena
gptkb:The_Spanish_Main |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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