Battle of the St. Simons Island
GPTKB entity
Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
Deterred further Spanish incursions
Strengthened British control in Georgia |
| gptkbp:casualties |
Spanish casualties were significant
British casualties were light |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:British_forces
Spanish forces |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:James_Oglethorpe
gptkb:Manuel_de_Montiano |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Inspiration for local folklore
Commemoration in local history |
| gptkbp:date |
March 1, 1742
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
Colonial conflicts in North America
Spanish Florida's expansion efforts Varied perspectives on British and Spanish motives |
| gptkbp:historical_figure |
gptkb:James_Oglethorpe
gptkb:Manuel_de_Montiano Military leaders of the time Civilians affected by the battle Diplomats involved in peace negotiations Artists depicting the battle Local militia commanders British naval commanders Historians who studied the battle Authors who wrote about the battle Colonial governors involved Indigenous peoples in the area Influential merchants and traders Reenactors participating in events Scholars analyzing the battle's impact Spanish naval commanders |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Tourist interest in historical sites
Educational programs about colonial history Proximity to Spanish territories Strategic location near the coast |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of the St. Simons Island
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| gptkbp:legacy |
Influenced future military strategies in the region
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:St._Simons_Island
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| gptkbp:military_strategy |
Use of naval forces
Coordination between land and sea operations |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
Spanish retreat
Landing of British troops |
| gptkbp:primary_source |
Spanish records
Oglethorpe's letters |
| gptkbp:related_event |
gptkb:Siege_of_St._Augustine
gptkb:Battle_of_Bloody_Marsh |
| gptkbp:result |
British victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
part of the War of Jenkins' Ear
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| gptkbp:type |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Confederate_States_Navy
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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