Knight of the Garter
Created Knight of the Garter by Charles I
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1642 in Germany
Explore 24 historical events and records for Germany in 1642.
Historical records for Germany in 1642
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August
Royal Standard
Present with Charles I in Nottingham when the Royal Standard is raised declaring war
Ransom
Rupert of the Rhine demands 2000 marks from the Mayor of Leicester, the Mayor sends Charles I 500 marks
September
Battle of Powick Bridge
Wins the 1st skirmish of the civil war defeating the Earl of Essex near Worcester. Leads a detachment of 1,000 horse & dragoons & routes a Parliamentary force. Fires on the advanced guard of Parliamentarians who are heading towards Worcester
Battle of Powick Bridge
Rupert's Royalist cavalry routs Parliament's advance guard near Powick Bridge while covering the Oxford treasure convoy.
Battle of Worcester
Rupert of the Rhine does not have enough forces to defend Worcester & camps at Powick Bridge
Protection of Oxford Treasure Convoy
Rupert covers Sir John Byron's withdrawal from Worcester, allowing the Oxford treasure convoy to continue safely toward the King's army.
Siege of Worcester
Rupert of the Rhine does not have enough forces to defend Worcester & camps at Powick Bridge
Battle of Worcester
Ordered by Charles I to make Worcester secure & preserve his forces for battle
Siege of Worcester
Ordered by Charles I to make Worcester secure & preserve his forces for battle
Battle of Worcester
Essex occupis Worcester as Charles I is unable to send reinforcements to Prince Rupert
General
Appointed Commander of the Cavalry
General
Appointed Commander of the Cavalry
Siege of Stafford
Rupert of the Rhine rejoins Charles I at Stafford
Siege of Worcester
Essex occupis Worcester as Charles I is unable to send reinforcements to Prince Rupert
October
Battle of Edgehill
Advises Charles I to mobilize at Edgehill the next morning & challenge his enemy
Battle of Edgehill
Defeats the Earl of Essex near Worcester
November
Siege of Leipzig
The Swedish Commander Tortensson is forced to retreat by Archduke Leopold William
Capture of Brentford
Rupert of the Rhine captures Brentford for the Royalists, as ordered by Charles I
Siege of Abingdon
Rupert is forced back to Abingdon where he sets up an HQ
Siege of Brentford
Rupert of the Rhine captures Brentford for the Royalists, as ordered by Charles I. Rupert attacks Brentford & defeats Parliaments forces under Holles, Essex & Brooke
Siege of London
Rupert attacks Brentford & defeats Parliaments forces under Holles, Essex & Brooke
Other events (month unknown)
Colonel
Appointed Commander by Parliament to defend Manchester
Colonel
Appointed Commander by Parliament to defend Manchester
How these records were prepared
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