Siege of Athlone (1691) 1691
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1691 | 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 | Williamite War in Ireland | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 53.4333, -7.9500 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
Athlone was besieged twice during the Williamite War in Ireland (1689–91). The town is situated in the centre of Ireland on the River Shannon and commanded the bridge crossing the river into the Jacobite-held province of Connacht. For this reason, it was of key strategic importance.
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