Siege of Athlone 1691
Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date (year) | 1691 | Wikidata P585 point in time |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 17th century | derived |
| Period | Jacobite & later | derived |
| Country | Ireland | derived |
| War / conflict | Williamite War in Ireland | Wikidata |
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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Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 53.4333, -7.9500
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Nearby battlefields
- Siege of Athlone 1690 · 0 km
- Battle of Aughrim 1691 · 29 km
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- Battle of Ballinalee 1920 · 43 km
- Battle of Ballinamuck 1798 · 51 km
- First Battle of Athenry 1249 · 55 km
Other battles of the Williamite War in Ireland
- Battle of Belleek 1689
- Battle of Newtownbutler 1689
- Siege of Carrickfergus 1689
- Siege of Derry 1689
- Battle of Cavan 1690
- Battle of the Boyne 1690
- Siege of Athlone 1690
- Siege of Cork 1690
- Siege of Limerick 1690
- Battle of Aughrim 1691
All battles of the Williamite War in Ireland →
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Further reading
- Siege of Athlone on Battlefields of the World (the battle in world context, with others of its war worldwide)
- Wikipedia: Siege of Athlone (1691)
- Wikidata Q16238739