Battle of Thetford

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath Increased tensions in the region
Strengthened royal authority in England
gptkbp:casualties Heavy losses for the rebels
gptkbp:combatants Royal forces
Rebel forces
gptkbp:commemoration Memorials in Thetford
gptkbp:cultural_impact Referenced in historical literature
gptkbp:cultural_references Mentioned in historical novels
gptkbp:date 1173
gptkbp:duration One day
gptkbp:followed_by Battle of Fornham
gptkbp:geographical_importance Strategic location in East Anglia
gptkbp:historical_analysis Examined in military history studies
gptkbp:historical_context Part of the larger conflict of the 12th century
Conflict between King Henry II and his sons
Struggle for power among the Plantagenets
gptkbp:historical_figures gptkb:Richard_I_of_England
gptkb:John_of_England
gptkb:Henry_the_Young_King
gptkbp:historical_impact Contributed to the decline of feudal rebellion
Set a precedent for royal authority in battles
Shaped future English governance
gptkbp:historical_legacy Influenced the perception of royal power
gptkbp:historical_records Documented in various chronicles
gptkbp:historical_significance Demonstrated the power of the monarchy
gptkbp:historical_source Chronicles of the time
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Thetford
gptkbp:leadership King Henry II led the royal forces
Rebel forces led by Robert de Beaumont
gptkbp:legacy Influenced future conflicts in England
gptkbp:location gptkb:Thetford,_England
gptkbp:military_leadership Henry II's leadership style analyzed
gptkbp:military_outcome Royal forces maintained control
gptkbp:military_strategy Siege tactics employed
Infantry and cavalry used
gptkbp:military_technology Use of contemporary weaponry
gptkbp:notable_person gptkb:King_Henry_II
gptkb:William_the_Lion
gptkbp:outcome Rebel forces retreated
gptkbp:preceded_by Siege of Norwich
gptkbp:primary_source Modern historical analyses
Letters and documents from the period
gptkbp:related_event Revolt of 1173–1174
gptkbp:result Decisive victory for the royal forces
gptkbp:significance Part of the Revolt of 1173–1174
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of East Anglia
gptkbp:tactics_used Flanking maneuvers
gptkbp:terrain Wooded area
gptkbp:type medieval battle
gptkbp:weather_conditions Rainy
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:East_Anglia
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4