Statements (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:military_conflict
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
execution of Spanish soldiers
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| gptkbp:casualties |
high casualties on both sides
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| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:English_forces
Spanish forces |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Don_Juan_de_Ávila
gptkb:Sir_Walter_Raleigh |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired literature and historical studies
|
| gptkbp:date |
October 1579
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| gptkbp:defense_mechanism |
Smerwick Fort
|
| gptkbp:duration |
approximately 3 weeks
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Irish resistance against English rule
viewed as a turning point in Irish history underscores the importance of supply lines in sieges emphasizes the importance of naval power in sieges example of English colonial tactics illustrates the role of propaganda in shaping narratives illustrates the complexities of Irish alliances marks the decline of Spanish influence in Ireland reflection of European power struggles in Ireland reflects the brutality of 16th-century warfare represents the tragic fate of the Irish cause serves as a case study for military historians serves as a cautionary tale for future rebellions serves as a reminder of the human cost of conflict shows the impact of geography on military strategy highlights the role of military leadership in conflicts demonstrates the consequences of miscommunication in warfare seen as a failure of Spanish support for Irish rebels demonstrates the impact of foreign intervention in Irish affairs demonstrates the impact of morale on military outcomes highlights the significance of local knowledge in military campaigns |
| gptkbp:historical_figure |
gptkb:Robert_Devereux,_2nd_Earl_of_Essex
gptkb:Sir_John_Norris gptkb:Sir_William_Pelham |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Siege of Smerwick
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| gptkbp:legacy |
symbol of English military power in Ireland
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| gptkbp:location |
Smerwick, County Kerry, Ireland
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| gptkbp:military_strategy |
siege warfare
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| gptkbp:outcome |
English victory
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| gptkbp:part_of |
Nine Years' War (Ireland)
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| gptkbp:primary_source |
Spanish accounts
accounts by English officers |
| gptkbp:related_event |
gptkb:Irish_Rebellion_of_1641
gptkb:Williamite_War_in_Ireland gptkb:Battle_of_Kinsale gptkb:Spanish_Armada |
| gptkbp:result |
Spanish surrender
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| gptkbp:significance |
part of the conflict between England and Spain
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| gptkbp:tactics |
gptkb:military_siege
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Battle_of_Carrigafoyle
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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