Siege of Athlone (1691 AD)
Siege of Athlone (Williamites & Dutch Republic vs Jacobites & France) took place in 1691 AD during Williamite War in Ireland.
Battle facts
- Year: 1691 AD
- 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: approx. 60 killed
120 wounded1,000 killed
- Outcome: Williamite victory
- Coordinates: 53.433°, -7.950°
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