Statements (53)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
increased West Saxon influence in southern Britain
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
Cynwulf, a legendary figure
the rise of Wessex as a kingdom |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:British_forces
gptkb:West_Saxons |
| gptkbp:contributed_to |
the eventual unification of England
|
| gptkbp:date |
c. 658 AD
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| gptkbp:depicted_in |
gptkb:historical_texts
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| gptkbp:duration |
one day
|
| gptkbp:followed_by |
Battle of Woden's Barrow
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
7th century England
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| gptkbp:historical_source |
gptkb:Anglo-Saxon_Chronicle
gptkb:Bede's_Ecclesiastical_History |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Cynwit
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
weather conditions
local geography previous battles in the region political alliances among kingdoms |
| gptkbp:involved |
gptkb:Archery
cavalry units strategic retreats shield wall formations |
| gptkbp:legacy |
West Saxon dominance in England
|
| gptkbp:location |
Cynwit, England
|
| gptkbp:notable_figures |
gptkb:King_Cenwalh_of_Wessex
gptkb:Cædwalla_of_Wessex |
| gptkbp:notable_wins |
influence on future military strategies
cultural integration of conquered peoples cultural shifts in the region development of local governance structures formation of alliances with neighboring tribes establishment of Wessex as a dominant force historical memory in local folklore impact on subsequent battles in the region increased military organization in Wessex increased trade routes in the area influence on Anglo-Saxon law and governance strengthening of royal authority in Wessex |
| gptkbp:outcome |
territorial expansion for West Saxons
|
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Anglo-Saxon_Wars
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| gptkbp:preceded_by |
Battle of Peonnum
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| gptkbp:related_event |
Christianization of Anglo-Saxon England
rise of Mercian power |
| gptkbp:reported_by |
historical chroniclers
|
| gptkbp:result |
victory for the West Saxons
|
| gptkbp:significance |
consolidation of West Saxon power
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| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
control of southern England
|
| gptkbp:tactics |
infantry engagement
|
| gptkbp:type |
land battle
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Uhtred_of_Bebbanburg
gptkb:Uhtred |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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