Second-in-Command of Parliament Fleet
Batten becomes second in command under Warwick as Parliament secures the allegiance of most of the fleet.
Role range: 1642-1649
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William Batten Biography and Timeline
Follow William Batten through 5 dated historical records for England.
William Batten, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1642–1643Years on this page
1642
Naval Support for Parliament
Batten supports Warwick as the fleet rejects the King's preferred commander.
Role range: 1642-1649
Vice Admiral
Batten serves as vice-admiral under Parliament's admiral, the Earl of Warwick.
Role range: 1642-1649
1643
Siege of Bridlington
Despite the attenrions of Batten the Queen lands at Bridlington Quay
Role range: 1642-1649
Bombardment at Bridlington
Batten opens fire while arms and ammunition from the Continent are being landed for the Royalist cause at Bridlington.
Role range: 1642-1649
Records, sources and methodology
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