Battle of Monmouth (1233) 1233
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1233 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Medieval (500–1499) | derived from year |
| Location | Wales | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Norman Invasion of Wales | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Kingdom of England, Principality of Wales | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 51.8130, -2.7250 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Monmouth took place on 25 November 1233, the feast day of St Catherine, between forces loyal to Henry III, King of England, and those of Richard Marshal, Earl of Pembroke and Lord Marshal of England, who had formed an alliance with the Welsh prince Llywelyn ap Iorwerth and his supporter Owain ap Gruffydd, a grandson of Rhys of Deheubarth.
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