Duke of York’s army
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The Duke of York’s army was the British-led coalition force commanded by Prince Frederick, Duke of York, during the French Revolutionary Wars, notably engaged in campaigns in the Low Countries.
All labels observed (1)
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| Duke of York’s army canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Target entity: Duke of York’s army Context triple: [Battle of Tourcoing, associatedWith, Duke of York’s army]
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Army of England
The Army of England was the principal land force of the English state before the formation of the unified British Army, responsible for the kingdom’s military operations and defense.
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Cromwell’s Ironsides cavalry
Cromwell’s Ironsides cavalry were Oliver Cromwell’s disciplined, religiously motivated mounted troops in the English Civil War, renowned for their effectiveness and decisive role in key Parliamentarian victories.
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Catholic League army
The Catholic League army was the military force of a coalition of Catholic states in the Holy Roman Empire during the Thirty Years' War, known for its major role in fighting Protestant powers.
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Scottish Covenanter army
The Scottish Covenanter army was the military force raised by Scottish Presbyterians in the 17th century to defend their religious and political covenants, notably fighting in the Wars of the Three Kingdoms.
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Saxon Army
The Saxon Army was the military force of the Kingdom of Saxony, later integrated into the unified German military structure of the Imperial German Army.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Duke of York’s army Target entity description: The Duke of York’s army was the British-led coalition force commanded by Prince Frederick, Duke of York, during the French Revolutionary Wars, notably engaged in campaigns in the Low Countries.
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A.
Army of England
The Army of England was the principal land force of the English state before the formation of the unified British Army, responsible for the kingdom’s military operations and defense.
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B.
Cromwell’s Ironsides cavalry
Cromwell’s Ironsides cavalry were Oliver Cromwell’s disciplined, religiously motivated mounted troops in the English Civil War, renowned for their effectiveness and decisive role in key Parliamentarian victories.
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C.
Catholic League army
The Catholic League army was the military force of a coalition of Catholic states in the Holy Roman Empire during the Thirty Years' War, known for its major role in fighting Protestant powers.
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D.
Scottish Covenanter army
The Scottish Covenanter army was the military force raised by Scottish Presbyterians in the 17th century to defend their religious and political covenants, notably fighting in the Wars of the Three Kingdoms.
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E.
Saxon Army
The Saxon Army was the military force of the Kingdom of Saxony, later integrated into the unified German military structure of the Imperial German Army.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (39)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
British-led military force
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coalition army ⓘ |
| alliedWith |
Dutch Republic
NERFINISHED
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Habsburg Monarchy NERFINISHED ⓘ Hanover NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| branch | land forces ⓘ |
| campaignObjective | oppose French expansion in the Low Countries ⓘ |
| commander | Prince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| commanderRank | Field Marshal ⓘ |
| commanderTitle | Commander-in-Chief of the Forces NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| composition |
Austrian troops
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British troops ⓘ Dutch troops ⓘ Hanoverian troops NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| conflict |
French Revolutionary Wars
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War of the First Coalition NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| country | Kingdom of Great Britain ⓘ |
| era | late 18th century ⓘ |
| garrisonOrBase | Flanders NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| historicalContext | formed as part of the First Coalition against Revolutionary France ⓘ |
| historicalRegion | Austrian Netherlands NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| namedAfter | Prince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableCommander | Prince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableEngagement |
Battle of Hondschoote
NERFINISHED
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Battle of Tourcoing NERFINISHED ⓘ Battle of Tournai (1794) NERFINISHED ⓘ Flanders Campaign NERFINISHED ⓘ Siege of Dunkirk (1793) NERFINISHED ⓘ Siege of Valenciennes (1793) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableFor |
British participation in the Flanders Campaign
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coalition warfare against Revolutionary France ⓘ |
| opponent |
French First Republic
NERFINISHED
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French Revolutionary Army NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOf | British Army ⓘ |
| theatreOfOperations |
Flanders
NERFINISHED
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Low Countries NERFINISHED ⓘ Netherlands NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| timePeriod |
1793
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1794 ⓘ |
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Subject: Duke of York’s army Description of subject: The Duke of York’s army was the British-led coalition force commanded by Prince Frederick, Duke of York, during the French Revolutionary Wars, notably engaged in campaigns in the Low Countries.
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