Battle of Iona

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Isle_of_Iona
gptkbp:aftermath spread of Christianity in Scotland
formation of the Kingdom of Dal Riata
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Picts
gptkb:Scots
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspiration for later battles
gptkbp:date 563 AD
gptkbp:duration one day
gptkbp:historical_context early medieval Scotland
gptkbp:historical_figure gptkb:Columba
Brude mac Maelchon
King Aidan of Dal Riata
gptkbp:historical_significance shift in power dynamics
influence on Scottish identity
pivotal moment in Scottish history
catalyst for cultural exchange
contribution to the legacy of Columba
demonstration of clan loyalty
example of early medieval conflict resolution
foundation for Scottish nationalism
foundation for future Scottish kings
impact on Gaelic culture
influence on later Scottish battles
part of the larger context of Celtic warfare
reflection of the era's political landscape
role in the formation of Scotland
symbol of resistance against external threats
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Iona
gptkbp:influenced_by previous conflicts in the region
Roman invasions
Celtic tribal warfare
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in historical reenactments
memorials on Iona
gptkbp:legacy symbol of Scottish unity
mythologized in Scottish history
gptkbp:location gptkb:Iona,_Scotland
gptkbp:notable_feature religious motivations
naval support
use of local terrain
gptkbp:outcome Pictish retreat
gptkbp:primary_source gptkb:Annals_of_Ulster
gptkb:Chronicon_Scotorum
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Christianization_of_Scotland
establishment of monasteries
conflict between Scots and Picts
gptkbp:result victory for the Scots
gptkbp:significance establishment of Scottish dominance
gptkbp:strategic_importance control of the Hebrides
gptkbp:tactics gptkb:cavalry_charges
flanking maneuvers
gptkbp:type land battle