Siege of Wexford (1169)
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Siege of Wexford (1169)
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The siege of Wexford took place in early May 1169 and was the first major clash of the Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland. The town was besieged by a combined force of Normans under Robert Fitz-Stephen and soldiers loyal to Diarmait mac Murchadha. After being ousted as King of Leinster, Diarmait had recruited the Normans to help him regain control of Leinster and the semi-independent Norse-Gaelic seaport of Wexford. Although the attackers did not breach the town's walls, Wexford surrendered after
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12th century battle in Ireland
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Wexford_(1169)
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2024-02-18T18:08:52Z
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