English kings as army commanders in battles?
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Topic: English kings as army commanders in battles?
Posted By: Roberts
Subject: English kings as army commanders in battles?
Date Posted: 19-Oct-2006 at 17:52
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When was the last battle when the king of England was commander of the army? And which was the last battle when king of England killed someone? |
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Posted By: Kapikulu
Date Posted: 19-Oct-2006 at 17:58
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I think the last one is King Charles I in the battles between Royalists and Parliamentarians...(1642-1649) ------------- We gave up your happiness Your hope would be enough; we couldn't find neither; we made up sorrows for ourselves; we couldn't be consoled; A Strange Orhan Veli |
Posted By: Paul
Date Posted: 19-Oct-2006 at 18:09
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George II was technically king of Britain, but was probably the last in context of this post...... One could argue the last king of England was Henry VIII. Charlie was king of Scotland too, so was Shamus-a-Cocca. ------------- Light blue touch paper and stand well back http://www.maquahuitl.co.uk - http://www.maquahuitl.co.uk http://www.toltecitztli.co.uk - http://www.toltecitztli.co.uk |
Posted By: Emperor Barbarossa
Date Posted: 19-Oct-2006 at 18:09
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Well, it depends on what you mean by "King of England". If you mean "King of England(only England)" then King Charles is not the last king(King of Scotland and England). However, if you mean King of England as in "King that controlled England", then King George II was the last King who ruled over England that fought in battle.
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Posted By: Roberts
Date Posted: 19-Oct-2006 at 18:40
Yes, that's what I mean. Btw does anyone know the last battle when king killed someone in melee? ------------- |
Posted By: Paul
Date Posted: 19-Oct-2006 at 18:58
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Do you mean Britain or the world? Henry VIII killed several in battle. Worldwide I'm not sure. ------------- Light blue touch paper and stand well back http://www.maquahuitl.co.uk - http://www.maquahuitl.co.uk http://www.toltecitztli.co.uk - http://www.toltecitztli.co.uk |