Battle of Falkirk Muir

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Battle_of_Culloden
gptkbp:aftermath retreat of Jacobite forces
gptkbp:casualties British Army casualties estimated at 300
Jacobite Army casualties estimated at 600
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:Jacobite_Army
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Henry_Hawley
gptkb:Charles_Edward_Stuart
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired literature and folklore
gptkbp:date January 17, 1746
gptkbp:depicted_in gptkb:documentaries
gptkb:Historical_Society
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Culloden
gptkbp:fought_in January 17, 1746
gptkbp:historical_context part of the struggle for the British throne
gptkbp:historical_event strengthened British government forces
weakened Jacobite position
gptkbp:historical_significance pivotal moment in the Jacobite risings
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Falkirk Muir
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in memorials in Falkirk
gptkbp:location gptkb:Falkirk,_Scotland
gptkbp:military_strategy defensive positions
use of artillery
gptkbp:notable_battle increased British control in Scotland
gptkbp:notable_figures gptkb:John_Campbell,_4th_Earl_of_Loudoun
gptkb:Lord_George_Murray
gptkb:James_Wolfe
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Jacobite_risings
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Prestonpans
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Battle_of_Falkirk_(1298)
gptkb:Battle_of_Falkirk_(1745)
gptkbp:result British victory
gptkbp:significance part of the Second Jacobite Rising
gptkbp:strategic_importance control of Scotland
gptkbp:tactics gptkb:cavalry_charges
infantry formations