Battle of Sulcoit
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The Battle of Sulcoit was a pivotal 10th-century clash in Ireland in which the Dál gCais, led by Brian Boru, decisively defeated Norse forces, helping to end Viking dominance in the region.
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| Battle of Sulcoit canonical | 1 |
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Target entity: Battle of Sulcoit Context triple: [Dál gCais, associatedBattle, Battle of Sulcoit]
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Battle of Gualcho
The Battle of Gualcho was a key early 19th-century engagement in Central America in which liberal leader José Francisco Morazán Quezada distinguished himself during the conflicts that shaped the region’s political future.
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Battle of Deorham
The Battle of Deorham was a late 6th-century conflict in which the West Saxons decisively defeated the Britons, leading to Saxon control of parts of southwestern Britain and the separation of Wales from the southwest peninsula.
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Battle of Tinemore
The Battle of Tinemore was a medieval conflict associated with the reign and military struggles of Constantine II of Scotland.
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Battle of Ellendun
The Battle of Ellendun was a pivotal early 9th-century clash in southern England that marked the rise of Wessex over Mercia and helped set the stage for the later unification of England.
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Battle of Buin
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- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Battle of Sulcoit Target entity description: The Battle of Sulcoit was a pivotal 10th-century clash in Ireland in which the Dál gCais, led by Brian Boru, decisively defeated Norse forces, helping to end Viking dominance in the region.
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A.
Battle of Gualcho
The Battle of Gualcho was a key early 19th-century engagement in Central America in which liberal leader José Francisco Morazán Quezada distinguished himself during the conflicts that shaped the region’s political future.
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B.
Battle of Deorham
The Battle of Deorham was a late 6th-century conflict in which the West Saxons decisively defeated the Britons, leading to Saxon control of parts of southwestern Britain and the separation of Wales from the southwest peninsula.
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C.
Battle of Tinemore
The Battle of Tinemore was a medieval conflict associated with the reign and military struggles of Constantine II of Scotland.
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D.
Battle of Ellendun
The Battle of Ellendun was a pivotal early 9th-century clash in southern England that marked the rise of Wessex over Mercia and helped set the stage for the later unification of England.
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E.
Battle of Buin
The Battle of Buin was a key engagement in the Chilean War of the Confederation (1836–1839), where Chilean forces fought against the Peru-Bolivian Confederation near the Buin River.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (43)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
battle
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historical event ⓘ |
| aftermath |
plundering of Norse wealth and strongholds
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sack of Norse settlement at Limerick ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Kingdom of Munster
NERFINISHED
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Kingdom of Thomond NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| belligerentSide |
Irish forces of Munster
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Norse settlers of Limerick ⓘ |
| chronology | before Brian Boru became High King of Ireland ⓘ |
| combatant |
Dál gCais
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Norse of Limerick NERFINISHED ⓘ Vikings NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| commander |
Brian Boru
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Ivar of Limerick NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| conflict | Irish–Norse wars NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| country | Ireland NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| date | 10th century ⓘ |
| era | Viking Age NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| historicalPeriod | High Middle Ages in Ireland ⓘ |
| involvedEthnicGroup |
Gaels
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Norse-Gaels NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| languageOfPrimarySources | Old Irish ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Ireland
NERFINISHED
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Munster NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| militaryTactic | surprise attack by Dál gCais ⓘ |
| notableFigure | Brian Boru NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| opponentOf | Norse Kingdom of Limerick NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| outcome |
enhanced political power of Brian Boru
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weakening of Norse influence in Munster ⓘ |
| partOf | Viking Age in Ireland NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| place | near Sulcoit, County Tipperary ⓘ |
| predecessorEvent | Norse raids and domination in Limerick region ⓘ |
| region | southern Ireland ⓘ |
| relatedEvent | Battle of Clontarf NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| result |
collapse of Viking power in Limerick region
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decisive Dál gCais victory ⓘ defeat of Norse forces of Limerick ⓘ |
| significance |
helped end Viking dominance in parts of Munster
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marked rise of Brian Boru ⓘ strengthened Dál gCais control in Munster ⓘ |
| source | medieval Irish annals ⓘ |
| typeOfWarfare | medieval land battle ⓘ |
| year | c. 968 ⓘ |
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Subject: Battle of Sulcoit Description of subject: The Battle of Sulcoit was a pivotal 10th-century clash in Ireland in which the Dál gCais, led by Brian Boru, decisively defeated Norse forces, helping to end Viking dominance in the region.
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