1640/08/28

       The Battle of Newburn (England): During the Bishops’ Wars, Lord General Alexander Leslie (a Presbyterian), commanding the Army of the Covenant, defeats the Army of England, commanded by Edward Conway, Lord Killultagh (an Anglican).  This ends the quest of Charles I (a Presbyterian, r. 1625 – 1649) to Anglicize the Church of Scotland.

       [restored 6/20/2026]

Subsequent Events:

10/26/1640                 8/23/1642                 7/15/1663

References:

Battle of Newburn – Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Newburn

Bishops’ Wars – Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bishops%27_Wars

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