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drogheda

/ˈdrɒhɪdə/

Übersetzung: Drogheda ist der Eigenname einer Stadt in Irland, die historisch dafür bekannt ist, dass sie 1649 von Oliver Cromwell eingenommen wurde, wobei die katholischen Einwohner massakriert wurden.

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C1formalcommon/ˈdrɒhɪdə/

unzählbar · Eigenname

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.

  • 🇩🇪Drogheda ist der Eigenname einer Stadt in Irland, die historisch dafür bekannt ist, dass sie 1649 von Oliver Cromwell eingenommen wurde, wobei die katholischen Einwohner massakriert wurden.
  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.

    🇩🇪Stadt in Irland

  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.

    🇩🇪Historisches Ereignis