Sir Arthur Hesilrige - Part 1

As the wrangling continued, Charles ruled without a Parliament for 11 years until the Bishops Wars in 1639, forced Charles to seek financial aid. Parliament met again in 1640, but as they were more concerned about lesser issues, Charles again dissolved Parliament after just three weeks.

The wars however, eventually forced Charles to surrender to Parliament's whim and Parliament again was summoned in November of 1640. Still intent on removing as much of Charles' power as they could, Parliament began to implement ways of doing this. Charles complied with Parliament on all matters, but the lack of trust was ingrained too deep.

In October 1641, a rebellion against English rule occurred in Ireland and an army was needed to fight it. Parliament resisted, fearing Charles would use the army against them. John Pym requested control over the army and over the royal ministers. Sir Arthur played an active role in Parliament's Bill of 1641. If the proposed bill was put into effect, parliament would assume control of all military and naval appointments.

This proposal split the Parliamentary Party and many now moved to support Charles. With the assumption of more power and backing, Charles attempted to arrest Pym and four others on account of treason. Sir Arthur Hesilrige was one of them.

Civil war loomed!

Part Two - Hesilrige's Battles

Grateful thanks to Mike Gould, often my knight in shining armour, and to Max Wade Matthews my other saviour!
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