22 August 1642Knight of the GarterRupert of the Rhine
Created Knight of the Garter by Charles I
Historical records for Germany in 1642, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Created Knight of the Garter by Charles I
Present with Charles I in Nottingham when the Royal Standard is raised declaring war
Rupert of the Rhine demands 2000 marks from the Mayor of Leicester, the Mayor sends Charles I 500 marks
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
Rupert's Royalist cavalry routs Parliament's advance guard near Powick Bridge while covering the Oxford treasure convoy.
Rupert of the Rhine does not have enough forces to defend Worcester & camps at Powick Bridge
Rupert covers Sir John Byron's withdrawal from Worcester, allowing the Oxford treasure convoy to continue safely toward the King's army.
Rupert of the Rhine does not have enough forces to defend Worcester & camps at Powick Bridge
Ordered by Charles I to make Worcester secure & preserve his forces for battle
Ordered by Charles I to make Worcester secure & preserve his forces for battle
Essex occupis Worcester as Charles I is unable to send reinforcements to Prince Rupert
Appointed Commander of the Cavalry
Appointed Commander of the Cavalry
Rupert of the Rhine rejoins Charles I at Stafford
Essex occupis Worcester as Charles I is unable to send reinforcements to Prince Rupert
Advises Charles I to mobilize at Edgehill the next morning & challenge his enemy
Defeats the Earl of Essex near Worcester
The Swedish Commander Tortensson is forced to retreat by Archduke Leopold William
Rupert of the Rhine captures Brentford for the Royalists, as ordered by Charles I
Rupert is forced back to Abingdon where he sets up an HQ
Rupert of the Rhine captures Brentford for the Royalists, as ordered by Charles I. Rupert attacks Brentford & defeats Parliaments forces under Holles, Essex & Brooke
Rupert attacks Brentford & defeats Parliaments forces under Holles, Essex & Brooke
Appointed Commander by Parliament to defend Manchester
Appointed Commander by Parliament to defend Manchester
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