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Storming of Bristol
Part of the First English Civil War

Map of Bristol's fortifications in 1644
Date23 to 26 July 1643
Location
Bristol
Result Royalist victory
Belligerents
Storming of Bristol Royalists Parliamentarians
Commanders and leaders
Prince Rupert
Prince Maurice
Nathaniel Fiennes
Strength
4,500 horse
6,000 foot
20 guns
300 horse
1,500 foot
100 guns
Casualties and losses
500 to 600 killed Unknown

The Storming of Bristol took place from 23 to 26 July 1643, during the First English Civil War. The Royalist army under Prince Rupert captured the important port of Bristol from its weakened Parliamentarian garrison. The city remained under Royalist control until the second siege of Bristol in September 1645.

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