Battle of Reading (1688) 1688
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 9 December 1688 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1688 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | England | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Glorious Revolution | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Dutch Republic, Kingdom of England, Kingdom of Ireland | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 51.4557, -0.9733 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The battle of Reading (also known as the battle of Broad Street, Reading Skirmish or Reading Fight) took place on 9 December 1688 in Reading, Berkshire during the 1688 invasion of England. Dutch States Army dragoons, led by Hans Bentinck and supported by Williamite civilians, routed an Irish Army detachment under Patrick Sarsfield from the town in one of only two substantial battles fought in England during the Glorious Revolution. The engagement was celebrated in Reading for many years afterwards.
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