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Battle of Aberdeen (1646) 1646

Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Date14 May 1646Wikidata
Year1646Wikidata P585 (point in time)
EraEarly modern (1500–1799)derived from year
LocationScotlandNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentEuropeNatural Earth
War / conflictWars of the Three KingdomsWikidata P361
ParticipantsCavalier, CovenantersWikidata P710
Coordinates57.1500, -2.1100Wikidata P625

About the battle

The Battle of Aberdeen was fought on 14 May 1646 during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms. George, Marquis of Huntly the commander of a Royalist army, defeated a force of Covenanters under the command of Hugh, Lord Montgomerie.

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Location

57.1500, -2.1100 · Scotland

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