Surrender of Bristol
- When
- 1645
- Where
- Bristol
- Episodes
- 3
Prince Rupert surrendered Bristol to Lord Fairfax on 10 September 1645, ending the second siege. This occurred after the Parliamentarian victory at Naseby and following a council of war and formal summons for surrender.
Episodes
- Council of War
Prince Rupert convened a council of war to evaluate the defensive prospects of Bristol.
- Summons for Surrender
Lord Fairfax sent a formal summons for surrender to Prince Rupert.
- Surrender of Bristol
Prince Rupert surrendered Bristol to Parliamentarian forces, ending the second siege.
Background and detail
Council and Summons. On 3 September, Prince Rupert convened a council of war to assess the situation. The following day, Lord Fairfax, commander of the New Model Army, sent a formal summons for surrender. Historical debate persists regarding the effectiveness of Fairfax's arguments in compelling Rupert.
Final Capitulation. The siege concluded on 10 September 1645 when Prince Rupert surrendered the city to Parliamentarian forces. This event ended the second siege of Bristol, which had lasted since 23 August, and returned the city to Parliamentarian control.
People involved
- Prince Rupert · Royalist commander
- Lord Fairfax · Parliamentarian commander
Sources
- Siege of Bristol (1645) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
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