Battle of Auldearn (1645)

Battle of Auldearn (Royalists & Irish Brigade vs Covenanters) took place in 1645 during Wars of the Three Kingdoms.

Battle facts

• Year: 1645
• Date: 9 May 1645
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Wars of the Three Kingdoms
• Side A: Royalists, Irish Brigade
• Side B: Covenanters
• Commanders (A): Lord Montrose, Alexander MacDonald, Manus O'Cahan
• Commanders (B): Sir John Urry, Earl of Seaforth
• Casualties: Light (Royalists & Irish Brigade), 1,500 (Covenanters)
• Outcome: Royalist/Irish Victory
• Coordinates: 57.576°, -3.812°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Auldearn · Wikidata entry