Shutting of the Gates anniversary
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The Shutting of the Gates anniversary is a commemorative event in Derry/Londonderry marking the 1688 closing of the city gates against the forces of James II, celebrated annually with parades and ceremonies by the Apprentice Boys of Derry.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Apprentice Boys Shutting of the Gates anniversary | 1 |
| Shutting of the Gates anniversary canonical | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Shutting of the Gates anniversary Context triple: [Apprentice Boys of Derry, observes, Shutting of the Gates anniversary]
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Shoa Gate
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B.
Einheitsfeier
Einheitsfeier is the central official ceremony held each year to commemorate German reunification and celebrate the Day of German Unity.
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Wikkit Gate
Wikkit Gate is a powerful, universe-encompassing force field and key plot device in Douglas Adams' "Life, the Universe and Everything," central to a scheme to destroy the universe.
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D.
Resurrection Gate
Resurrection Gate is a historic ceremonial archway in central Moscow that serves as a prominent entrance to Red Square and a symbol of the city's architectural heritage.
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E.
The Anniversary
"The Anniversary" is a celebrated episode of the British sitcom *Fawlty Towers* in which Basil Fawlty’s misguided attempts to stage a surprise for his wife Sybil spiral into farcical chaos.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Shutting of the Gates anniversary Target entity description: The Shutting of the Gates anniversary is a commemorative event in Derry/Londonderry marking the 1688 closing of the city gates against the forces of James II, celebrated annually with parades and ceremonies by the Apprentice Boys of Derry.
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A.
Shoa Gate
Shoa Gate is one of the historic gateways in the ancient walled city of Harar Jugol in eastern Ethiopia.
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B.
Einheitsfeier
Einheitsfeier is the central official ceremony held each year to commemorate German reunification and celebrate the Day of German Unity.
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C.
Wikkit Gate
Wikkit Gate is a powerful, universe-encompassing force field and key plot device in Douglas Adams' "Life, the Universe and Everything," central to a scheme to destroy the universe.
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D.
Resurrection Gate
Resurrection Gate is a historic ceremonial archway in central Moscow that serves as a prominent entrance to Red Square and a symbol of the city's architectural heritage.
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E.
The Anniversary
"The Anniversary" is a celebrated episode of the British sitcom *Fawlty Towers* in which Basil Fawlty’s misguided attempts to stage a surprise for his wife Sybil spiral into farcical chaos.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (32)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
annual celebration
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commemorative event ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
Apprentice Boys Shutting of the Gates anniversary
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linked to:
Shutting of the Gates anniversary
Shutting of the Gates commemoration ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Protestant community in Derry
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linked to:
Ulster Protestants
unionist and loyalist traditions in Northern Ireland ⓘ |
| celebratedBy | Apprentice Boys of Derry ⓘ |
| commemorates |
closing of the city gates of Derry in 1688
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defence of Derry during the Williamite War in Ireland ⓘ resistance to the forces of James II ⓘ |
| country | Northern Ireland ⓘ |
| hasAspect |
expression of historical memory of the Siege of Derry
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politically sensitive event in Northern Ireland ⓘ |
| hasComponent |
ceremonies
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marches on the city walls ⓘ parades ⓘ religious services ⓘ speeches ⓘ wreath-laying ⓘ |
| hasTradition |
display of banners
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playing of marching bands ⓘ procession through the city ⓘ |
| historicalEventYear | 1688 ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| location |
Derry
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Londonderry ⓘ
linked to:
Derry
|
| organisedBy |
Apprentice Boys of Derry branch clubs
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Apprentice Boys of Derry parent club ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Apprentice Boys of Derry parades
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linked to:
August Relief of Derry parade
Siege of Derry ⓘ |
| symbolises | defence of civil and religious liberties as understood by participants ⓘ |
| takesPlaceOn | annual basis ⓘ |
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Subject: Shutting of the Gates anniversary Description of subject: The Shutting of the Gates anniversary is a commemorative event in Derry/Londonderry marking the 1688 closing of the city gates against the forces of James II, celebrated annually with parades and ceremonies by the Apprentice Boys of Derry.
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Shutting of the Gates anniversary
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Apprentice Boys Shutting of the Gates anniversary
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linked to: Shutting of the Gates anniversary