# First Bishops' War (1639)

URL: https://english-history.com/timeline/1639-first-bishops-war
Categories: battle

Charles I attempted to subdue the Covenanters but lacked money and an effective army. Within the broader Stuarts & Revolutions period, the shared monarchy of England, Scotland and Ireland produced conflicts over religion, taxation and sovereignty that culminated in civil war, revolution and union. This event is placed at 1639 in the chronology so it can be read alongside the political, military, social and cultural changes around it. The humiliating settlement exposed the weakness of Personal Rule.

## Why it matters
The humiliating settlement exposed the weakness of Personal Rule.

Ruler at the time: [Charles I](https://english-history.com/rulers/charles-i)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia topic lookup — First Bishops' War](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Search?search=First+Bishops%27+War&go=Go)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — First Bishops' War](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=First+Bishops%27+War)
- [Wikipedia — Timeline of British history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_British_history_%281600%E2%80%931699%29)
- [UK Parliament — Living Heritage](https://www.parliament.uk/about/living-heritage/)