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Definition of Battle of marston moor
1. Noun. A battle in 1644 in which the Parliamentarians under the earl of Manchester defeated the Royalists under Prince Rupert.
Exact synonyms: Marston Moor
Generic synonyms: Pitched Battle
Group relationships: English Civil War
Geographical relationships: England
Generic synonyms: Pitched Battle
Group relationships: English Civil War
Geographical relationships: England
Lexicographical Neighbors of Battle Of Marston Moor
Literary usage of Battle of marston moor
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Popular History of England by Charles Knight (1880)
"Battle of Marston Moor.—The queen leaves England—Essex defeated in the West.—Secund
battle of Newbury.—Differences between the Parliamentary Commanders. ..."
2. A History of England and the British Empire by Arthur Donald Innes (1913)
"The battle of Marston Moor secured the whole of the north to the parliament.
It was notable as the fight in which a larger number of troops were engaged ..."
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