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Battle of Lostwithiel

England · Warfare / Civil War. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

3Records
1644Date range
3Named people
1Places

Chronological records

1644

Charles I2 September 1644

Lostwithiel · Warfare / Civil War

The Royalists defeat Essex & capture 8,000 infantry. After their victory the Royalists are in a position to march on London

Robert Devereux Essex, 3rd2 September 1644

Lostwithiel · Warfare / Civil War

Defeated by Royalists 30 miles west of Plymouth. Charles I marches westwards from Oxford & intercepts Devereux. Charles I captures 8,000 of Devereuxs infantry

Skippon2 September 1644

Lostwithiel · Warfare / Civil War

Defeated by Royalists 30 miles west of Plymouth, saves most of the cavalry

Names involved

Charles IRobert Devereux Essex, 3rdSkippon

Provenance

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