What happened at Edgehill in 1642?
Battle of Edgehill, (Oct. 23, 1642), first battle of the English Civil Wars, in which forces loyal to the English Parliament, commanded by Robert Devereux, 3rd earl of Essex, fatally delayed Charles I’s march on London. The Battle of Edgehill took place in open country between Banbury and Warwick.
Who won the battle of Edgehill in the English Civil War?
As dusk was approaching, the Parliamentarians withdrew to Warwick leaving the way clear to London. But Charles’ army only reached Reading before Essex’s troops regrouped, so the battle has always been regarded as a draw with no one side victorious.
When did the Battle of Edgehill end?
October 23, 1642
Battle of Edgehill/End dates
Where did the Battle of Edgehill take place?
Place of the Battle of Edgehill: At Kineton, near Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Combatants at the Battle of Edgehill: The forces of King Charles I against the forces of the English Parliament. King Charles I of England: picture by Sir Anthony van Dyck: Battle of Edgehill on 23rd October 1642 in the English Civil War
Who was the Royalist leader at the Battle of Edgehill?
The Parliamentary forces at Edgehill were commanded by the Earl of Essex. Battle of Edgehill, 23rd October 1642 in the English Civil War: plan by John Fawkes Size of the armies at the Battle of Edgehill: The Royalist army comprised around 14,000 men, of which probably 3,000 were Horse, and 20 guns.
Where did the English Civil War start in 1642?
A skirmish at Powick Bridge on 23 September 1642 confirmed that hostilities had started and the Royalist forces began preparations to advance on London to bring the war to a speedy end. The Earl of Essex now sought to block this advance and moved his army from Worcester towards Warwick.
Who was the King of England during the English Civil War?
King Charles I of England: picture by Sir Anthony van Dyck: Battle of Edgehill on 23rd October 1642 in the English Civil War Generals at the Battle of Edgehill: King Charles I was the commander of his Royal forces. His Lord General was the Earl of Lindsey at the outset of the battle.
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