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Prince Rupert of the Rhine, Duke of Cumberland, leading the Royalist cavalry at the Battle of Edgehill, Warwickshire, 23 October 1642, during the English Civil War (1642-1646). Date: 1642
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This evocative image captures the moment during the English Civil War when Prince Rupert of the Rhine, Duke of Cumberland, boldly led the Royalist cavalry charge at the Battle of Edgehill on October 23, 1642. The scene unfolds in the picturesque countryside of Warwickshire, in the Midlands of England. The year was 1642, and the first major clash of the decade-long conflict between the forces of King Charles I and the Parliamentarians, led by the Earl of Essex, was about to take place. Prince Rupert, a highly decorated military commander and the king's nephew, was a formidable figure on the battlefield. Born in the Rhineland, Germany, he had gained a reputation as a skilled cavalry commander, and his arrival in England with a contingent of experienced mercenaries bolstered the Royalist ranks. In this print, Rupert is depicted astride his horse, a determined expression on his face, as he rallies his troops and readies them for the charge. His sword is held high, a symbol of his leadership and the fierce determination of the Royalist cause. The opposing forces, the Roundheads, are not visible in the print, but the ominous clouds gathering on the horizon hint at the impending clash. The Battle of Edgehill would ultimately end in a tactical draw, but it marked the beginning of the larger conflict that would engulf England for the next several years. This powerful image serves as a reminder of the pivotal role Prince Rupert played in the English Civil War and the courage and determination of the soldiers who fought in this defining moment in English history.
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