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1644 in Germany
Explore 19 historical events and records for Germany in 1644.
Historical records for Germany in 1644
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January
Peerage
Created Earl of Holderness
March
Siege of Bingham
Arrives at Bingham with forces gathered from Chester, Shrewsbury & the Midlands
Battle of Newark
Begins the attack on Meldruns Parliamentary forces
Capture of Newark
The Midlands falls into royalists hands after the siege of Newark
Siege of Newark
Successfully relieves Newark & the Countess of Derby. Rupert of the Rhine forces Meldrum's Army to surrender
Siege of Newark
The Midlands falls into royalists hands after the siege of Newark
May
Capture of Bolton
Captures Bolton from the Roundheads
Siege of Bolton
Captures Bolton from the Roundheads
June
Siege of Newark
Joined by Lord George Goring
July
Siege of York
Rupert of the Rhine succesfully relieves York
Battle of Marston Moor
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
Siege of York
Returns to York after the Battle of Marston Moor. Collects 6,000 of his cavalry & marches into Lancashire
October
Battle of Newbury
Fights an inconclusive Battle at Newbury
November
Lieutenant
Appointed Commander in Chief, Royalist forces
Lieutenant
Appointed Commander in Chief, Royalist forces
Other events (month unknown)
Battle of Newark
After Ruperts success at Newark Parliament withdraws from York
General
Appointed as General of the Royalist army
Siege of York
After Ruperts success at Newark Parliament withdraws from York
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