Siege of Kinsale (1602)
Siege of Kinsale (Kingdom of England & Irish loyalists vs 22px Irish confederacy & Spain) took place in 1602 during Nine Years' War.
Battle facts
- Year: 1602
- Date: 1602-01-03
- Era: Early Modern
- Conflict: Nine Years' War
- Side A: Kingdom of England, Irish loyalists
- Side B: 22px Irish confederacy, Spain
- Commanders (A): Charles Blount, George Carew, Richard Leveson, Donogh O'Brien
- Commanders (B): 22px Hugh O'Neill, Juan del Águila, 22px Hugh Roe O'Donnell, 22px Richard Tyrrell
- Casualties: Unknown casualties many deserted, sick or dead to disease (Kingdom of England & Irish loyalists), Irish alliance 1,200 killed, wounded or captured (many later executed) Spanish 100 killed or wounded 3,400 surrendered (22px Irish confederacy & Spain)
- Outcome: English victory
- Coordinates: 51.708°, -8.531°
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