Battle of Glen Fruin
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The Battle of Glen Fruin was a violent clan conflict in 1603 in the Scottish Highlands, chiefly between Clan Gregor and Clan Colquhoun, that led to harsh reprisals and the eventual proscription of Clan Gregor.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Battle of Glen Fruin canonical | 2 |
| Battle of Glen Fruin, 1603 | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Target entity: Battle of Glen Fruin Context triple: [Clan MacGregor, notableEvent, Battle of Glen Fruin]
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Battle of Glenlivet
The Battle of Glenlivet was a 1594 clash in the Scottish Highlands in which Catholic forces defeated a larger Protestant army, reflecting the religious and political tensions of late 16th-century Scotland.
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Battle of Curlew Pass
The Battle of Curlew Pass was a 1599 ambush in County Sligo where Irish forces under Red Hugh O’Donnell decisively defeated an English army during the Nine Years’ War in Ireland.
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Battle of Auldearn
The Battle of Auldearn was a 1645 engagement in the Wars of the Three Kingdoms in which Royalist forces under James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose, defeated a larger Covenanter army in the Scottish Highlands.
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Battle of Moyry Pass
The Battle of Moyry Pass was a key 1600 engagement in the Nine Years' War in Ireland, where Irish forces under Hugh O'Neill successfully used difficult terrain to resist an English advance through a strategic mountain pass in County Armagh.
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Battle of Knocknanuss
The Battle of Knocknanuss was a major 1647 engagement in County Cork during the Irish Confederate Wars, where English Parliamentarian forces decisively defeated the Irish Confederate army, contributing to the collapse of Confederate military power in Munster.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Battle of Glen Fruin Target entity description: The Battle of Glen Fruin was a violent clan conflict in 1603 in the Scottish Highlands, chiefly between Clan Gregor and Clan Colquhoun, that led to harsh reprisals and the eventual proscription of Clan Gregor.
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A.
Battle of Glenlivet
The Battle of Glenlivet was a 1594 clash in the Scottish Highlands in which Catholic forces defeated a larger Protestant army, reflecting the religious and political tensions of late 16th-century Scotland.
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B.
Battle of Curlew Pass
The Battle of Curlew Pass was a 1599 ambush in County Sligo where Irish forces under Red Hugh O’Donnell decisively defeated an English army during the Nine Years’ War in Ireland.
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C.
Battle of Auldearn
The Battle of Auldearn was a 1645 engagement in the Wars of the Three Kingdoms in which Royalist forces under James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose, defeated a larger Covenanter army in the Scottish Highlands.
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D.
Battle of Moyry Pass
The Battle of Moyry Pass was a key 1600 engagement in the Nine Years' War in Ireland, where Irish forces under Hugh O'Neill successfully used difficult terrain to resist an English advance through a strategic mountain pass in County Armagh.
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E.
Battle of Knocknanuss
The Battle of Knocknanuss was a major 1647 engagement in County Cork during the Irish Confederate Wars, where English Parliamentarian forces decisively defeated the Irish Confederate army, contributing to the collapse of Confederate military power in Munster.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
battle
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clan battle ⓘ event in Scottish history ⓘ |
| aftermath |
execution and persecution of Clan Gregor members
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forfeiture of Clan Gregor lands ⓘ outlawing of the name MacGregor ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs | Battle of Glenfruin NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| approximateCasualties |
heavy losses for Clan Colquhoun
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significant civilian casualties ⓘ |
| belligerent |
Clan Colquhoun
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Clan Gregor NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| category |
1603 in Scotland
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Battles involving Scotland ⓘ Clan Colquhoun NERFINISHED ⓘ Clan Gregor NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| cause |
disputes over grazing and territory in the Lennox area
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long‑standing feud between Clan Gregor and Clan Colquhoun ⓘ |
| chronology | occurred shortly before the Union of the Crowns in 1603 ⓘ |
| combatantSide |
Colquhouns of Luss
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
MacGregors of Glenstrae NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| conflictType | Scottish clan conflict ⓘ |
| consequence |
harsh reprisals against Clan Gregor
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proscription of Clan Gregor ⓘ |
| date | 1603 ⓘ |
| followedBy | royal proclamation against Clan Gregor ⓘ |
| historicalPeriod | late 16th–early 17th century Scottish clan wars ⓘ |
| legalOutcome |
Act of proscription against Clan Gregor
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
ban on bearing the name MacGregor ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Scotland
ⓘ
Scottish Highlands ⓘ |
| location | Glen Fruin NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| mainBelligerent |
Clan Colquhoun
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Clan Gregor NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| near |
Dumbartonshire
NERFINISHED
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Loch Lomond NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableAspect |
involvement of non‑combatant civilians
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used by opponents of Clan Gregor to justify severe punishment ⓘ |
| notableCommander |
Alasdair MacGregor of Glenstrae
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Sir Alexander Colquhoun of Luss NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| orderedBy | King James VI of Scotland NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOf |
clan feuds in the Lennox
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history of the Scottish Highlands ⓘ |
| region | Lennox NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| reignOf | James VI of Scotland NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| result | victory for Clan Gregor ⓘ |
| year | 1603 ⓘ |
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Subject: Battle of Glen Fruin Description of subject: The Battle of Glen Fruin was a violent clan conflict in 1603 in the Scottish Highlands, chiefly between Clan Gregor and Clan Colquhoun, that led to harsh reprisals and the eventual proscription of Clan Gregor.
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