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John Gell Biography and Timeline

Follow John Gell through 3 dated historical records for England.

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John Gell, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

3Distinct records

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1643–1643Years on this page

1643

28 February 1643

Siege of Newark

Newark · Warfare / Civil War

Leads a Derbyshire contingent in a failed Roundhead attempt to capture Newark

Role range: 1642-1649

19 March 1643

Battle of Hopton Heath

Chartley · Warfare / Civil War

Forced to retreat to Chartley & then to Uttoxeter

Role range: 1642-1649

19 March 1643

Battle of Hopton Heath

Hopton Heath · Warfare / Civil War

Defeated by a Royalist force under the Earl of Northampton & General Henry Hastings

Role range: 1642-1649

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