Capture of Wakefield (1643)

Capture of Wakefield (Royalists vs Parliamentarians) took place in 1643 during First English Civil War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1643
• Date: 21 May 1643
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: First English Civil War
• Side A: Royalists
• Side B: Parliamentarians
• Commanders (A): George Goring
• Commanders (B): Sir Thomas Fairfax
• Outcome: Parliamentarian victory
• Coordinates: 53.683°, -1.497°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Capture of Wakefield · Wikidata entry