Battle of Boroughbridge
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The Battle of Boroughbridge was a pivotal 1322 clash in England in which King Edward II’s forces decisively defeated rebellious barons led by Thomas, Earl of Lancaster, effectively crushing major opposition to the king’s rule.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Battle of Boroughbridge canonical | 4 |
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Target entity: Battle of Boroughbridge Context triple: [Despenser War, significantEvent, Battle of Boroughbridge]
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Battle of Fulford
The Battle of Fulford was a 1066 clash near York in which a Norwegian-led invading force defeated the northern English earls shortly before the main events of the Norman Conquest.
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Battle of Selby
The Battle of Selby was a key 1644 engagement in the First English Civil War in which Parliamentarian forces under Sir Thomas Fairfax defeated the Royalists, opening the way for the capture of York.
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Battle of the River Idle
The Battle of the River Idle was a 7th-century conflict in early Anglo-Saxon England in which the Northumbrian exile Edwin, aided by East Anglian forces, defeated and killed King Æthelfrith of Northumbria, paving the way for Edwin’s accession to the Northumbrian throne.
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Battle of Ancrum Moor
The Battle of Ancrum Moor was a 1545 Scottish victory over English forces in the Borders region, notable for reversing English advances during the Rough Wooing phase of the Anglo-Scottish conflicts.
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Battle of Otterburn
The Battle of Otterburn was a notable 1388 clash between Scottish and English forces during the Anglo-Scottish border wars, remembered as a major Scottish victory and a celebrated episode in border ballad tradition.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Battle of Boroughbridge Target entity description: The Battle of Boroughbridge was a pivotal 1322 clash in England in which King Edward II’s forces decisively defeated rebellious barons led by Thomas, Earl of Lancaster, effectively crushing major opposition to the king’s rule.
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A.
Battle of Fulford
The Battle of Fulford was a 1066 clash near York in which a Norwegian-led invading force defeated the northern English earls shortly before the main events of the Norman Conquest.
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B.
Battle of Selby
The Battle of Selby was a key 1644 engagement in the First English Civil War in which Parliamentarian forces under Sir Thomas Fairfax defeated the Royalists, opening the way for the capture of York.
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C.
Battle of the River Idle
The Battle of the River Idle was a 7th-century conflict in early Anglo-Saxon England in which the Northumbrian exile Edwin, aided by East Anglian forces, defeated and killed King Æthelfrith of Northumbria, paving the way for Edwin’s accession to the Northumbrian throne.
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D.
Battle of Ancrum Moor
The Battle of Ancrum Moor was a 1545 Scottish victory over English forces in the Borders region, notable for reversing English advances during the Rough Wooing phase of the Anglo-Scottish conflicts.
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E.
Battle of Otterburn
The Battle of Otterburn was a notable 1388 clash between Scottish and English forces during the Anglo-Scottish border wars, remembered as a major Scottish victory and a celebrated episode in border ballad tradition.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (44)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
English civil conflict
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battle ⓘ medieval battle ⓘ |
| belligerent |
forces of King Edward II of England
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forces of Thomas, Earl of Lancaster ⓘ rebellious barons ⓘ royalist forces ⓘ |
| casualty | death of Humphrey de Bohun, 4th Earl of Hereford ⓘ |
| category |
1322 in England
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Battles involving England ⓘ Battles of the Middle Ages ⓘ |
| commander |
Andrew Harclay
NERFINISHED
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Humphrey de Bohun, 4th Earl of Hereford NERFINISHED ⓘ Thomas, Earl of Lancaster NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| conflictIn | Despenser War NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| consequence |
arrest and trial of Thomas, Earl of Lancaster
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strengthening of the Despensers’ influence ⓘ |
| country | Kingdom of England ⓘ |
| date | 16 March 1322 ⓘ |
| followedBy |
collapse of major baronial opposition to Edward II
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execution of Thomas, Earl of Lancaster ⓘ |
| historicalPeriod | Late Middle Ages NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| location |
Boroughbridge
NERFINISHED
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England ⓘ Yorkshire NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableFor |
decisive royalist victory over rebel magnates
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use of bridge and river crossing as defensive features ⓘ |
| opposedRuler | Edward II of England NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| opposingForceStrength |
larger but disorganized rebel army under Lancaster
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smaller royalist army under Andrew Harclay ⓘ |
| partOf | reign of Edward II of England ⓘ |
| politicalContext |
conflict over influence of the Despenser family
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struggle between Edward II and baronial opposition ⓘ |
| precededBy | Battle of Burton Bridge NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Despenser War
NERFINISHED
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baronial opposition to Edward II ⓘ |
| result |
decisive defeat of rebel barons
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royalist victory ⓘ |
| strategicSignificance |
ended large-scale baronial resistance to Edward II
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secured royal control in northern England ⓘ |
| supportedRuler | Edward II of England NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| tacticUsed |
defensive position at bridge and ford
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use of longbowmen by royalist forces ⓘ |
| year | 1322 ⓘ |
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Subject: Battle of Boroughbridge Description of subject: The Battle of Boroughbridge was a pivotal 1322 clash in England in which King Edward II’s forces decisively defeated rebellious barons led by Thomas, Earl of Lancaster, effectively crushing major opposition to the king’s rule.
Referenced by (4)
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