Historical Events tagged with "historical capture"

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Politics & Government

Duy Tân's Call to Rise Against French Rule

May 6th, 1916 108 years ago

Emperor Duy Tân of Vietnam was captured while urging his people to resist French colonial rule. His appeals for uprising against the oppressors marked a significant moment in the struggle for Vietnamese independence. Following his capture, Duy Tân was deposed and exiled to Réunion Island as a result of the French authorities’ crackdown on nationalist sentiment in the country.

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Military & Warfare

Scotland seizes English stronghold of Roxburgh

August 5th, 1460 564 years ago

The Kingdom of Scotland successfully captured Roxburgh, one of the last English strongholds in Scotland, after a prolonged siege. Following months of siege warfare, Scottish forces, led by key military leaders, executed tactical maneuvers to breach the defenses of this strategically important castle. The siege not only represented a significant military victory for Scotland but also a notable moment in the ongoing hostilities between the two kingdoms, reinforcing Scottish sovereignty in the region.

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