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drogheda

/ˈdrɒhɪdə/

الترجمة: اسم علم يشير إلى مدينة في أيرلندا، اشتهرت تاريخيًا باستيلاء أوليفر كرومويل عليها عام 1649 ومذبحة سكانها الكاثوليك.

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noun

C1formalcommon/ˈdrɒhɪdə/

غير معدود · اسم علم

A proper noun referring to a town in Ireland, historically known for being captured by Oliver Cromwell in 1649, during which the Catholic inhabitants were massacred.

  • 🌐اسم علم يشير إلى مدينة في أيرلندا، اشتهرت تاريخيًا باستيلاء أوليفر كرومويل عليها عام 1649 ومذبحة سكانها الكاثوليك.
  1. Town in Ireland B2 formal

    A historic town in County Louth, Ireland, located on the River Boyne.

    • Drogheda is known for its medieval architecture and rich history.
    • The town of Drogheda lies about 50 kilometers north of Dublin.
    • Many tourists visit Drogheda to explore its ancient walls and churches.

    🌐بلدة في أيرلندا

  2. Historical event C1 formal

    The site of a significant and tragic event in 1649, when forces under Oliver Cromwell captured the town and killed many of its Catholic defenders and civilians.

    • The siege of Drogheda in 1649 resulted in a brutal massacre of the town's Catholic inhabitants.
    • Historians often debate the severity of the massacre at Drogheda.
    • The events at Drogheda remain a deeply controversial part of Cromwell's campaign in Ireland.

    🌐حدث تاريخي