Siege of Lichfield 1643
Marker: recorded battle location (no official boundary).
Key facts
| Date | 29 May 1643 – 31 May 1643 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Date (year) | 1643 | Wikidata P580 start time |
| Century | 17th century | derived |
| Period | Civil Wars | derived |
| Country | England | derived |
| War / conflict | First English Civil War | Wikidata |
About the battle
The siege of Lichfield occurred on 8–21 April 1643 during the First English Civil War. During the military action, the Royalists under the command of Prince Rupert successfully besieged the Parliamentary garrison of Lichfield in Staffordshire under the command of Colonel Russell.
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Location
- Recorded location (Wikidata; may be approximate): 52.6835, -1.8265
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Further reading
- Siege of Lichfield on Battlefields of the World (the battle in world context, with others of its war worldwide)
- Wikipedia: Siege of Lichfield
- Wikidata Q42377514