Scottish Civil War

The Scottish Civil War of 1644-47 was part of wider conflict known as the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, which included the Bishops Wars, the English Civil War and Irish Confederate Wars. The war was fought between Scottish Royalists - supporters of Charles I, under James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose, and the Covenanters, who had controlled Scotland since 1639 and allied themselves with the English Parliament. The Scottish Royalists, aided by Irish troops, had a rapid series of victories in 1644-45, but were eventually defeated by the Covenanters.

Related Topics:
Wars of the Three Kingdoms - Bishops Wars - English Civil War - Irish Confederate Wars - Royalists - Charles I - James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose - Covenanters - Scotland - English Parliament

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However, the Covenanters themselves then found themselves at odds with the English Parliament and backed the claims of Charles II to the thrones of England and Scotland. This led to the Second and Third English Civil Wars, when Scotland was invaded, conquered and occupied by the Parliamentarian New Model Army under Oliver Cromwell.

Related Topics:
Charles II - New Model Army - Oliver Cromwell

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