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Prince Rupert's Move to Bristol

When
1645
Where
Bristol
Episodes
1

Prince Rupert, a Royalist cavalry commander, moved to Bristol in 1645. He was trapped there by Parliamentary forces and surrendered the city in September 1645, leading to his dismissal by King Charles.

Episodes

  1. September 1645 · BristolSurrender of Bristol

    Rupert surrendered Bristol in September 1645 and was dismissed by King Charles.

Background and detail

Outcome. By late summer 1645, Rupert was trapped in Bristol by Parliamentary forces. Faced with an impossible military situation, he surrendered the city in September 1645. King Charles subsequently dismissed Rupert from his service and command.

People involved

Sources

  1. Prince Rupert of the Rhine Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-23

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