Siege of Wexford (1169)
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For the 1649 siege during the Cromwellian conquest, see Sack of Wexford.
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 almost two days and came under Norman control.
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Siege of Wexford (1169) | |||||||||
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Part of the Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland | |||||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||||
Kingdom of Leinster | |||||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||||
unknown |
Robert FitzStephen Diarmait Mac Murchada | ||||||||
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~2,000 |
900-1000 Including: 500 Irish allies | ||||||||
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3 killed, several ships destroyed | 18 killed |
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