24 January 1644PeerageRupert of the Rhine
Created Duke of Cumberland
Historical records for Germany in 1644, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Created Duke of Cumberland
Created Earl of Holderness
Arrives at Bingham with forces gathered from Chester, Shrewsbury & the Midlands
Begins the attack on Meldruns Parliamentary forces
The Midlands falls into royalists hands after the siege of Newark
Successfully relieves Newark & the Countess of Derby. Rupert of the Rhine forces Meldrum's Army to surrender
The Midlands falls into royalists hands after the siege of Newark
Captures Bolton from the Roundheads
Captures Bolton from the Roundheads
Joined by Lord George Goring
Rupert of the Rhine succesfully relieves York
Leaves York to engage the Roundheads on Marston Moor. Leads the Royalist cavalry, the Royalists are defeated outside York. Almost captured but manages to beat a retreat to York
Returns to York after the Battle of Marston Moor. Collects 6,000 of his cavalry & marches into Lancashire
Fights an inconclusive Battle at Newbury
Appointed Commander in Chief, Royalist forces
Appointed Commander in Chief, Royalist forces
After Ruperts success at Newark Parliament withdraws from York
Appointed as General of the Royalist army
After Ruperts success at Newark Parliament withdraws from York
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