Covenanter Army
Serves with the Scottish forces advancing into northern England
Role range: 1640-1640
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
David Leslie Biography and Timeline
Follow David Leslie through 7 dated historical records for Scotland.
David Leslie, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1640–1651Years on this page
1640
1644
Battle of Marston Moor
Leslie's Scottish cavalry supports Cromwell's wing and helps secure the Parliamentarian victory.
Role range: 1642-1651
1650
Battle of Dunbar
Leslie commands the Scottish Covenanter army defeated by Cromwell at Dunbar.
Role range: 1642-1651
1651
Invasion of England
Leslie commands much of the Scottish army as Charles II leads it south into England despite doubts about English Royalist support.
Role range: 1642-1651
Occupation of Worcester
Leslie enters Worcester with the Scottish army and prepares to defend the city against Cromwell's converging Parliamentarian forces.
Role range: 1642-1651
Battle of Worcester
David Leslie commands the Scottish cavalry during Charles II's defeat at Worcester.
Role range: 1642-1651
Scottish Cavalry at Pitchcroft
Leslie commands Scottish cavalry positioned around Pitchcroft while the decisive fighting develops south and east of Worcester.
Role range: 1642-1651
Records, sources and methodology
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