Unit 3: English Civil War Timeline

The Death of King Charles

He was beheaded in front of a crowd by a masked headsman. His head was then sewn back onto his body for embalment prior to his burial in Windsor Castle.

1640

King Charles has to raise money for war in Scotland, and calls Perliament to agree to tax increases. Parliament asks Charles to sign the Grand Remonstrance

Grand Remonstrance

List of grievances presented to King Charles by the Long Parliament

Prince Rupert

Nephew of Charles I, led the king's cavalry forces. Was exiled to Holland after his military defeats.

1642, 2

The first conflict of the English Civil War is the Battle of Edgehill in October of 1642. Neither side wins a clear victory.

1639

War breaks out in Acotland over a new prayer book that King Charles tries to introduce, which is seen by many Scots as "too Catholic"

Battle of Edgehill

a pitched battle fought near Edge Hill

Battle of Marston Moor

A major Scottish/Parliamentary victory against the Royalists in 1644. One of the largest battles ever fought on English soil.

1949

After a year of trying to negotiate an agreement with Charles, Parliament gives up. They try him for treason, sentance him to death, and chop of his head.

1642, 1

Parliament and the king cannot come to an agreement, so Charles I leaves London. In August, Charles begins to raise his army. This starts the English civil war.

1644

Parliamentarians win a great victory at the Battle of Marston Moor. The Royalist commander, Prince Rupert, turned up to the battle late having had his dinner.

1646

Charles turns himself in to the Scots, whi he believes will take care of him. Instead, they sell him to Parliament for £400,000. Peace discussions begin.

1647

Charles escapes from prison and begins a second civil war. Parliament easily defeats the King for a second time, but is quickly losing patience with him.