Factbites
 Where results make sense
About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   PR   |   Contact us  

Topic: Battle of Sedgemore


Related Topics

  
  Battle of Sedgemoor - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Battle of Sedgemoor was fought on 6 July 1685.
Unfortunately the element of surprise was lost when a musket was accidentally discharged, and the Battle of Sedgemoor resulted in defeat for the Duke by the Royal army under John Churchill (later Duke of Marlborough) and the Earl of Feversham.
The Duke when taken was quite exhausted with fatigue and hunger, having had no food since the battle but the peas which he had gathered in the field.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Battle_of_Sedgemore   (579 words)

  
 Battle of Sedgemore. Who is Battle of Sedgemore? What is Battle of Sedgemore? Where is Battle of Sedgemore? Definition ...
It is often referred to as the last battle fought on English (as opposed to British) soil, but this is incorrect - the Battle of Preston (in Lancashire) was fought on November 14 1715, during the Jacobite Rebellion.
After landing from the Netherlands at Lyme Regis in Dorset, the Duke eventually lead his untrained and ill-equipped troops on a night-time attack on the King's position on the site of Bussex Farm outside the village of Weston Zoyland.
Unfortunately the element of surprise was lost when a musket was accidentally discharged, and the Battle of Sedgemoor resulted in defeat for the Duke by the Royal army under John Churchill (later to become famous as the Duke of Marlborough) and the Earl of Feversham).
www.knowledgerush.com /kr/encyclopedia/Battle_of_Sedgemore   (309 words)

  
 Battle of Sedgemoor   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The Battle of Sedgemoor, fought on July 6 1685, was the last battle on English (as opposed to British) soil and took place near Bridgwater in Somerset between the troops of the rebel James, Duke of Monmouth and James II of England in an attempt to seize the English throne.
After landing from the Netherlands at Lyme Regis in Dorset, the Duke eventually lead his untrained and ill-equipped troops on a night-time attack on the King's position on the site of Bussex Farm outside the village of Westonzoyland.
Unfortunately the element of surprise was lost when a musket was accidentally discharged, and the Battle of Sedgemoor resulted in defeat for the Duke by the Earl of Feversham (also known as "Lord Feversham").
www.theezine.net /b/battle-of-sedgemoor.html   (245 words)

  
 Coldstream Guards - free-definition   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
After 1688 they fought in the Battle of Walcourt on 1689, the Linden campaign and the Siege of Namur.
In 1760, the 2nd Battalion was sent to Germany to campaign under Prince Ferdinand of Brunswick and fought in the Battle of Wilhelmstal and at the Castle of Arnoneberg.
Later it served as part of the 2nd Guards Brigade in the chateau of Hougoumont on the outskirts of the battle of Waterloo.
www.free-definition.com /Coldstream-Guards.html   (1238 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
July 6 - Battle of Sedgemoor between the armies of King James II of England and rebel forces under Monmouth.
Monmouth's army is defeated and the Duke himself is captured shortly after the battle.
July 15 - In England, the Duke of Monmouth is executed at Tower Hill, after he was defeated at the Battle of Sedgemore.
online-encyclopedia.info /encyclopedia/1/16/1685.html   (262 words)

  
 Wikipedia: July 15
Tannenberg or Zalgiris), power of the Teutonic Knights broken by a defeat from Poles and Lithuanians.
1685 - In England, the Duke of Monmouth is executed at Tower Hill, after he was defeated at the Battle of Sedgemore.
1918 - World War I: Second Battle of the Marne - The battle begins near the River Marne with a German attack.
www.factbook.org /wikipedia/en/j/ju/july_15.html   (436 words)

  
 Calendar: July 15   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Grunwald or Zalgiris), power of the Teutonic Knights broken by a defeat from Poles and Lithuanians at Tannenburg, Prussia.
* 1685 - In England, James, Duke of Monmouth is executed at Tower Hill, after he was defeated at the Battle of Sedgemore.
* 1918 - World War I: Second Battle of the Marne - The battle begins near the River Marne with a German attack.
www.theparentingsearch.com /Calendar/July/July_15.shtml   (285 words)

  
 The Edge of England's Sword: Battle of Sedgemore
The Edge of England's Sword: Battle of Sedgemore
A retiring MP defecting from his party seems to be daily news during this campaign, but Brian Sedgemore's defection is just a little bit different.
That Blair managed to keep the party together is testament to his skills, but it should come as no surprise that the potential rebels are fuming now.
www.iainmurray.org /MT/archives/001045.html   (599 words)

  
 Simply battles quiz
I was the site of the last pitched battle fought on the British mainland on 16 16, 1746.
Often called the Battle of Nations, in Oct 1813, where did Napolean suffer a serious defeat at the hands of the Allies?
In May 878, Alfred the Great, defeated the a Danish army under Guthrum, securing Wessex and the partition of England under Danelaw.
www.funtrivia.com /playquiz/quiz2877534e550.html   (259 words)

  
 The Glorious Revolution of 1688   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Churchill, made the 1st Duke of Marlborough during the reign of Queen Anne, was highly regarded for his military expertise.
He was second in command of the Royal Army sent to supress Monmouth's Rebellion, and at the battle of Sedgemore he was chiefly responsible for the crushing royal victory.
While he supported William's arrival, and led a military conspiracy against James II in 1688, he later fell into disfavor with the new monarchs.
www.lawsch.uga.edu /~glorious/churchill.html   (82 words)

Try your search on: Qwika (all wikis)

Factbites
  About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   Press   |   Contact us  
Copyright © 2005-2007 www.factbites.com Usage implies agreement with terms.