Historical Events tagged with "williamite"

Turns out history loves a label—battles, breakthroughs, and the occasional disaster, all neatly tagged for your browsing pleasure. Because sometimes you just need every weird invention in one place.

Military & Warfare

Clash at Dunkeld During the Jacobite Rising

August 21st, 1689 335 years ago

The Battle of Dunkeld was a significant engagement during the Jacobite Rising of 1689. It occurred between government forces loyal to King William III and Highland troops supporting the deposed King James VII. The battle took place in the town of Dunkeld, Scotland, where a small group of government troops defended a church against a larger force of Jacobite warriors. Fierce fighting ensued, and despite being heavily outnumbered, the government forces successfully repelled the attackers, leading to significant casualties on both sides.

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Military & Warfare

Jacobite Victory at the Battle of Killiecrankie

July 27th, 1689 335 years ago

The Battle of Killiecrankie saw Jacobite forces led by John Graham of Claverhouse, Viscount Dundee, defeat the government army in a significant engagement. This clash occurred in the scenic landscape of the Scottish Highlands. Despite being heavily outnumbered, the Jacobites utilized their knowledge of the terrain to secure a surprising victory, boosting the morale of their supporters and reinvigorating the Jacobite cause in Scotland.

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