Siege of Athlone (1691)

Siege of Athlone (Williamites & Dutch Republic vs Jacobites & France) took place in 1691 during Williamite War in Ireland.

Battle facts

Year: 1691
Date: 1691-06-01
Era: Early Modern
Conflict: Williamite War in Ireland
Side A: Williamites, Dutch Republic
Side B: Jacobites, France
Commanders (A): Godert de Ginkell, `Ernst von Tettau, Hugh Mackay
Commanders (B): Richard Grace, Jean de Bonnac, Thomas Maxwell
Casualties: 60 killed 120 wounded (Williamites & Dutch Republic), 1,000 killed (Jacobites & France)
Outcome: Williamite victory
Coordinates: 53.433°, -7.950°