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Battle of Gainsborough, the Glossary

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The Battle of Gainsborough took place during the First English Civil War on 28 July 1643.[1]

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  1. 22 relations: Cambridgeshire, Cavalier, Charles Cavendish (general, died 1643), Charles I of England, First English Civil War, Francis Willoughby, 5th Baron Willoughby of Parham, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, John Meldrum, Lea, Lincolnshire, Lincolnshire, Louth, Lincolnshire, Market Rasen, Morton, West Lindsey, Newark-on-Trent, North Scarle, Oliver Cromwell, River Trent, Robert Pierrepont, 1st Earl of Kingston-upon-Hull, Rotherham, Round shot, Roundhead, William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle.

  2. 1643 in England
  3. 17th century in Lincolnshire
  4. Conflicts in 1643
  5. Military history of Lincolnshire

Cambridgeshire

Cambridgeshire (abbreviated Cambs.) is a ceremonial county in the East of England and East Anglia.

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Cavalier

The term "Cavalier" was first used by Roundheads as a term of abuse for the wealthier royalist supporters of Charles I of England and his son Charles II during the English Civil War, the Interregnum, and the Restoration (1642 –). It was later adopted by the Royalists themselves.

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Charles Cavendish (general, died 1643)

Charles Cavendish (1620–1643) was an English royalist general, killed at the battle of Gainsborough.

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Charles I of England

Charles I (19 November 1600 – 30 January 1649) was King of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 27 March 1625 until his execution in 1649.

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First English Civil War

The First English Civil War took place in England and Wales from 1642 to 1646, and forms part of the 1639 to 1653 Wars of the Three Kingdoms.

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Francis Willoughby, 5th Baron Willoughby of Parham

Francis Willoughby, 5th Baron Willoughby of Parham (baptised 1614; died 23 July 1666 O.S., 2 August 1666 N.S.) was an English peer of the House of Lords.

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Gainsborough, Lincolnshire

Gainsborough is a market town, inland port and civil parish in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England.

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John Meldrum

Sir John Meldrum (– died 1645) was a soldier of Scottish origin who spent 36 years in the service of the Stuart kings of Scotland, England and Ireland, James VI and I and Charles I. He was granted lands in County Fermanagh as a result of his Irish service and was knighted by King James I in 1622.

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Lea, Lincolnshire

Lea is a small village and civil parish in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England.

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Lincolnshire

Lincolnshire, abbreviated Lincs, is a ceremonial county in the East Midlands and Yorkshire and the Humber regions of England.

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Louth, Lincolnshire

Louth is a market town and civil parish in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England.

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Market Rasen

Market Rasen is a market town and civil parish within the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England.

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Morton, West Lindsey

Morton is a suburban village and civil parish in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England.

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Newark-on-Trent

Newark-on-Trent or Newark is a market town and civil parish in the Newark and Sherwood district in Nottinghamshire, England.

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North Scarle

North Scarle is a village and civil parish in the North Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England.

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Oliver Cromwell

Oliver Cromwell (25 April 15993 September 1658) was an English statesman, politician, and soldier, widely regarded as one of the most important figures in the history of the British Isles.

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River Trent

The Trent is the third longest river in the United Kingdom.

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Robert Pierrepont, 1st Earl of Kingston-upon-Hull

Robert Pierrepont, 1st Earl of Kingston-upon-Hull (6 August 158425 July 1643) was an English nobleman who joined the Royalist side in the English Civil War after some delay and became lieutenant-general of the counties of Lincoln, Rutland, Huntingdon, Cambridge and Norfolk.

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Rotherham

Rotherham is a Minster town in South Yorkshire, England.

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Round shot

A round shot (also called solid shot or simply ball) is a solid spherical projectile without explosive charge, launched from a gun.

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Roundhead

Roundheads were the supporters of the Parliament of England during the English Civil War (1642–1651).

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William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle

William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle upon Tyne, KG, KB, PC (25 December 1676), who after 1665 styled himself as Prince William Cavendish, was an English courtier and supporter of the arts.

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See also

1643 in England

17th century in Lincolnshire

Conflicts in 1643

Military history of Lincolnshire

References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Gainsborough