Battle of Reading (Q1772463)

matcher place: Berkshire (relation 88070), Reading (relation 115074)
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English Wikipedia categories: 1688 in England, 17th century in Berkshire, Battles involving England, Battles involving the Dutch Republic, Conflicts in 1688, Glorious Revolution, Military history of Berkshire, Military history of Reading, Berkshire, Stuart England

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Summary from English Wikipedia (enwiki)

See also Battle of Reading (871), Siege of Reading (1642–1643)

The Battle of Reading took place on 9 December 1688 in Reading, Berkshire. It was one of only two substantial military actions in England during the Glorious Revolution (the other being at Wincanton), and was a decisive victory for forces loyal to William III of Orange. The victory was celebrated in Reading for many years.

Summary from Français / French Wikipedia (frwiki)

La bataille de Reading a eu lieu le 9 décembre 1688 à Reading, dans le Berkshire. Il s'agit de l'une des deux seules actions militaires importantes menées en Angleterre pendant la Glorieuse Révolution (l'autre étant celle de Wincanton), et elle a été une victoire décisive pour les forces loyales à Guillaume III d'Orange.

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