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Second English Civil War

Type Event Region England Time 1648

The Second English Civil War of 1648 began with Royalist uprisings in Wales, Kent, and elsewhere, allied with the Scottish 'Engagers' to restore Char…

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  1. 1648Kent and Wales · EnglandIn spring 1648, Royalist forces launched armed uprisings in Kent, Essex, Wales, and elsewhere against parliamentary rule, attempting to restore power to the imprisoned Charles I.
  2. 1648Northern England · EnglandThe Scottish 'Engager' army marched south to invade England, coordinating with Royalist uprisings across the country in an attempt to force Parliament and the king to reconcile by force.
  3. 1648Preston · LancashireCromwell led the New Model Army to defeat the Scottish army near Preston; the Duke of Hamilton was captured, Royalist military resistance completely collapsed, and the Second Civil War ended in a total victory for the parliamentary army.

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