Battle of Knocknanuss 1647
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 13 November 1647 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1647 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | Ireland | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Irish Confederate Wars | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 52.5200, -7.8900 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Knocknanauss was fought in 1647, during the Irish Confederate Wars, part of the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, between Confederate Ireland’s Munster army and an English Parliamentarian army under Murrough O’Brien. The battle resulted in a crushing defeat for the Irish Confederates.
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