# English Civil War begins (1642)

URL: https://english-history.com/timeline/1642-english-civil-war-begins
Categories: battle, main-event

Charles raised his standard at Nottingham and both sides mobilized armies. 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 22 August 1642 in the chronology so it can be read alongside the political, military, social and cultural changes around it. The war became part of the wider Wars of the Three Kingdoms across England, Scotland and Ireland.

## Why it matters
The war became part of the wider Wars of the Three Kingdoms across England, Scotland and Ireland.

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

## Sources
- [Wikipedia topic lookup — English Civil War begins](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Search?search=English+Civil+War+begins&go=Go)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — English Civil War begins](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=English+Civil+War+begins)
- [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/)