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WHAT DOES BATTLE OF CLONTARF MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Battle of Clontarf

Battle of Clontarf

The Battle of Clontarf was a battle that took place on 23 April 1014 at Clontarf, near Dublin, on the east coast of Ireland. It pitted the forces of Brian Boru, high king of Ireland, against a Viking-Irish alliance comprising the forces of Sigtrygg Silkbeard, king of Dublin, Máel Mórda mac Murchada, king of Leinster, and a Viking contingent led by Sigurd of Orkney and Brodir of Mann. It lasted from sunrise to sunset, and ended in a rout of the Viking and Leinster forces. It is estimated that between 7,000 and 10,000 men were killed. Although Brian's forces were victorious, Brian himself was killed, as were his son Murchad and his grandson Toirdelbach. Leinster king Máel Mórda and Viking leaders Sigurd and Brodir were also slain. After the battle, the Vikings of Dublin were reduced to a secondary power. Brian's family was temporarily eclipsed, and there was no undisputed high king of Ireland until the late 12th century. The battle was an important event in Irish history and is recorded in both Irish and Norse chronicles. In Ireland, the battle came to be seen as an event that freed the Irish from foreign domination, and Brian was hailed as a national hero.

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Translator English - Chinese

克隆塔夫之战
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Batalla de Clontarf
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English

Battle of Clontarf
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Clontarf की लड़ाई
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

معركة كلونتارف
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Translator English - Russian

Битва Клонтарфе
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Batalha de Clontarf
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ক্লান্তারফের যুদ্ধ
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Translator English - French

Bataille de Clontarf
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Translator English - Malay

Pertempuran Clontarf
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Translator English - German

Schlacht von Clontarf
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Translator English - Japanese

クロンターフの戦い
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Translator English - Korean

클론 타프 의 전투
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Translator English - Javanese

Peperangan Clontarf
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Translator English - Vietnamese

Trận chiến của Clontarf
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

க்ளோண்டார்ஃப் போர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

क्लोंटारफची लढाई
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Translator English - Turkish

Clontarf Savaşı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Battaglia di Clontarf
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Translator English - Polish

Bitwa Clontarf
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Translator English - Ukrainian

Битва Клонтарфе
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Translator English - Romanian

Bătălia de la Clontarf
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Translator English - Greek

Μάχη της Clontarf
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Translator English - Afrikaans

Slag van Clontarf
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Translator English - Swedish

Slaget vid Clontarf
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Translator English - Norwegian

Slaget ved Clontarf
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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BATTLE OF CLONTARF»

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The Battle of Clontarf: Good Friday, 1014
The story of the Battle of Clontarf, fought almost a thousand years ago on April 23, 1014, is an inspiring one.
Darren McGettigan, 2013
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Brian Boru and the Battle of Clontarf
Brian Boru and the Battle of Clontarf offers a new interpretation of the role of the Vikings in Irish affairs and explains how Brian emerged from obscurity to attain the high-kingship of Ireland because of his exploitation of the Viking ...
Sean Duffy, 2014
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Brian Boru and the Battle of Clontarf: A Ballad
This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series.
Rebecca Helena Hime, 2010
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The Battle of Clontarf: A Descriptive Poem;
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
John [From Old Catalog] McCarran, 2010
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Viking Pirates and Christian Princes: Dynasty, Religion, and ...
Who won the Battle of Clontarf? The medieval Irish records are in no doubt that Brian was the victor. In this they are followed by modern scholars and even some medieval Icelandic sagas. Orkneyinga Saga says bluntly that Brian died, but won  ...
Benjamin T. Hudson, 2005
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Clontarf, Dublin: Battle of Clontarf, Gerry Ryan, Church of ...
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online.
Books Llc, 2010
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An Anglo-Saxon and Celtic Bibliography (450-1087).
428- 34; 46, pp. 1-17- 1911-14- 1607 Goedheer (A. J.). Irish and Norse traditions about the battle of Clontarf. Nederlandsche Bijdragen op het Gebiad van germaansche Philologie, 9. pp. xi, 124. 8° Haarlem, 1938. 1608 Hamel (Anton Gerard ...
Wilfrid Bonser, 1957
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Medieval Ireland: An Encyclopedia
The Battle of Clontarf took place on Good Friday, April 23, 1014, and is named from a field east of the Viking fortress of Dublin called cluain tarbh (the bulls' meadow). High King Brian Boru (Bóruma) mac Cennétig fought an alliance of Sitriuc ...
Seán Duffy, 2004
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The Tribes and Customs of Hy-Many
It is stated in the poem that he was chief of Hy-Many for thirteen years, when he fell in the battle of Clontarf, like a wolf- dog fighting the Danes. " Cpi bliaona 0^j ' na oiaio pin " Thirteen years after him R6mep Cciidj TTloip, rhic TTlupcaio ; Was  ...
John O'Donovan, 1843
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Prophecy of Berchán: Irish and Scottish High-kings of the ...
That final confrontation was the battle of Clontarf and it is noted in the verses in Berchan, stanzas sixty-seven to seventy-one. There are scholarly studies which examine this battle in greater or lesser detail, and only a short summary is given ...
Benjamin T. Hudson, 1996

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BATTLE OF CLONTARF»

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KATHY SMITH: Next year, give dad a bottle of bourbon
If Dad has settled many family battles in his day, Clontarf Irish whiskey, named for the medieval Battle of Clontarf, suits his persona. It's triple ... «Rapid City Journal, Jul 15»
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Roddy L'Estrange: Surprise attack leaves Vinny facing his final journey
... a Driver of the Year award for Dublin Bus, and was picked ahead of him to play Brian Boru in the Battle of Clontarf Millennium celebrations. «Irish Times, Jun 15»
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Views to the lighthouse in Howth for €1.695m
A thousand years ago, the now peaceful maritime site was awash with long boats after the Battle of Clontarf.. In 1014, the Norse Vikings ... «Irish Times, Jun 15»
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Top reasons why you should consider a move to Clontarf
The epic Battle of Clontarf, in 1014, remains shrouded in myth, legend and interpretation, but, as far as we can gather, on Good Friday that year, ... «Irish Independent, May 15»
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Quotas discriminating against men? It seems the backlash has begun
But still, our poor men are suffering increasing oppression - if you don't believe me, just look at the recent Battle of Clontarf. «Irish Independent, May 15»
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On This Day – Brian Ború's death at Battle of Clontarf
The Battle of Clontarf took place between the forces of Brian Boru (born, raised and lived in Killaloe, County Clare) and the forces led by the ... «The Clare Herald, Apr 15»
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Public meeting on Brian Boru and the Battle of Clontarf
The most famous Irish High King, and one of the most significant battles in Irish history will be examined at the next meeting of the Renmore ... «Galway Advertiser, Nov 14»
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Emperor of the Irish: Brian Boru and the Battle of Clontarf, 1014 The …
2014 will see the celebration of an important medieval milestone in the Long Room of Trinity College Dublin: the one thousandth anniversary of ... «News Four, Jun 14»
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New €20 gold coin commemorates Battle of Clontarf
A limited edition €20 gold proof coin commemorating the 1,000th anniversary of the Battle of Clontarf was launched yesterday and is available ... «Businessandleadership.com, May 14»
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Central Bank of Ireland issues Battle of Clontarf coin
The Central Bank of Ireland will launch today (30 April 2014) a €20 limited edition Gold Proof collector coin to mark the 1000th anniversary of ... «CoinWeek, Apr 14»

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