Birth of second son
George Monck is born at Potheridge in Devon, the second son of Sir Thomas Monck.
Role range: 1608-1670
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George Monck Biography and Timeline
Follow George Monck through 119 dated historical records for England.
George Monck, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1608–1652Years on this page
1608
1626
Cadiz Expedition
Serves during the English expedition to Cadiz in the war against Spain.
Role range: 1625-1630 – 1608-1670
1627
Siege of Isle of Rhe
Serves during Buckingham's expedition and the siege operations on the Isle of Rhe.
Role range: 1627-1629 – 1608-1670
1637
Assault on Breda Hornwork
Monck fought in the attack that captured an important hornwork outside Breda.
Role range: 1568-1648 – 1608-1670
Defence of Siege Works
Monck helped repel Spanish attempts to disrupt Dutch mining and approach works.
Role range: 1568-1648 – 1608-1670
Siege of Breda
Serves in the Dutch army during campaigns that improve his professional military reputation.
Role range: 1568-1648 – 1608-1670
1639
Return to England
Returns to English service as conflict with Scotland draws experienced officers back home.
Role range: 1639-1640 – 1608-1670
1640
Artillery Withdrawal at Newburn
Monck helps preserve English artillery during the retreat from Newburn.
Role range: 1640-1640
Retreat from Newburn
Monck organises part of the English withdrawal after the position collapses.
Role range: 1640-1640
1641
Military Service in Ireland
Monck serves with Lord Leicester's regiment during the Irish uprising.
Role range: 1641-1653
1642
Irish Service
Serves in Ireland as English forces try to hold key garrisons after the rebellion.
Role range: 1641-1653 – 1608-1670
1644
Arrest of George Monck
Captured at Nantwich while serving the Royalists, Monck is sent as a prisoner to London.
Role range: 1642-1651 – 1608-1670
Battle of Nantwich
Monck is captured by Parliamentarian forces after the Royalist defeat at Nantwich.
Role range: 1642-1651 – 1608-1670
Imprisonment
Held in the Tower of London from 1644 to 1646 after his capture at Nantwich.
Role range: 1642-1651 – 1608-1670
Observations on Military Affairs
While in prison Monck writes observations on military and political affairs.
Role range: 1642-1651 – 1608-1670
Royalist Service
Commands a Royalist regiment before the defeat and capture at Nantwich.
Role range: 1642-1651 – 1608-1670
1646
Release from Tower
Released from the Tower after accepting service with Parliament.
Role range: 1642-1651 – 1608-1670
1647
Eastern Ulster Command
Appointed to command Parliamentarian forces in eastern Ulster after leaving Royalist captivity.
Role range: 1641-1653 – 1608-1670
Major General for Ulster
Takes senior command in Ulster as Parliament reorganises its Irish military position.
Role range: 1641-1653 – 1608-1670
1649
Recall from Ulster
Recalled after his Ulster policy becomes unacceptable to Parliament.
Role range: 1649-1660 – 1608-1670
1650
Scottish Campaign
Chosen for senior command in Cromwell's army before the invasion of Scotland.
Role range: 1642-1651 – 1608-1670
Crossing into Scotland
Marches into Scotland with Cromwell's army during the campaign against the Covenanters.
Role range: 1642-1651 – 1608-1670
Edinburgh Campaign
Takes part in operations around Edinburgh before the crisis at Dunbar.
Role range: 1642-1651 – 1608-1670
Council of War
Monck advises Cromwell before the Parliamentarian attack on the Scottish army at Dunbar.
Role range: 1642-1651 – 1608-1670
Battle of Dunbar
Commands infantry during Cromwell's victory over the Scottish Covenanter army at Dunbar.
Role range: 1642-1651 – 1608-1670
Dunbar Pursuit
Joins the pursuit after the Scottish army collapses following Cromwell's victory at Dunbar.
Role range: 1642-1651 – 1608-1670
Leith Occupation
Helps secure Leith as Parliamentarian forces consolidate around Edinburgh.
Role range: 1642-1651 – 1608-1670
Edinburgh Castle Blockade
Maintains pressure on Edinburgh Castle before its surrender to Parliament.
Role range: 1642-1651 – 1608-1670
Coldstream Regiment
Forms the regiment later known as the Coldstream Guards while operating on the Scottish border.
Role range: 1642-1651 – 1608-1670
1651
Crossing the Forth
Supports Parliamentarian operations north of the Forth after Lambert's victory at Inverkeithing.
Role range: 1642-1651 – 1608-1670
Capture of Perth
Participates in the campaign that captures Perth and cuts Scottish communications.
Role range: 1642-1651 – 1608-1670
Siege of Stirling
Monck begins operations against Stirling after Cromwell moves south in pursuit of Charles II.
Role range: 1642-1651
Surrender of Stirling
Monck receives the surrender of Stirling Castle after the garrison mutinies.
Role range: 1642-1651
Siege of Stirling
Ordered to take charge of operations against Stirling after Cromwell moves south.
Role range: 1642-1651 – 1608-1670
Stirling Operations
Directs the siege operations that force Stirling to surrender.
Role range: 1642-1651 – 1608-1670
Scottish Command
Sent to secure Scotland while Parliamentarian forces pursue Charles II into England.
Role range: 1642-1651 – 1608-1670
1652
Battle of Portland
Serves among the English commanders during the naval battle off Portland.
Role range: 1652-1654 – 1608-1670
Naval Command
Monck is appointed to naval command during the First Anglo-Dutch War.
Role range: 1652-1654 – 1608-1670
Dungeness Convoy Strategy Monck
George Monck was a English naval commander in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. Dutch sea operations near Dungeness followed an effort to protect merchant traffic through the Channel during the First Anglo Dutch War.
Role range: 1652-1654
Dungeness English Fleet Clash Monck
George Monck was a English naval commander in the relevant Anglo Dutch naval campaign. Tromp and Blake led the opposing fleets in a battle near Dungeness that resulted in an English retreat after fierce fighting.
Role range: 1652-1654
Records, sources and methodology
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