Deaths on August 28

George Lisle

Died on August 28, 1648

George Lisle, English general (b. 1610)

George Lisle may refer to:

George Lisle (Royalist) (c. 1610–1648), Royalist leader in the English Civil War

George Lisle (Baptist) (1750–1820), emancipated American slave, missionary and pastor

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Events on 1648

17 Jan

Vote of No Addresses
England's Long Parliament passes the "Vote of No Addresses", breaking off negotiations with King Charles I and thereby setting the scene for the second phase of the English Civil War.
30 Jan

Peace of Münster
Eighty Years' War: The Treaty of Münster and Osnabrück is signed, ending the conflict between the Netherlands and Spain.
1 Jun

Battle of Maidstone
The Roundheads defeat the Cavaliers at the Battle of Maidstone in the Second English Civil War.
6 Dec

Pride's Purge
Colonel Thomas Pride of the New Model Army purges the Long Parliament of MPs sympathetic to King Charles I of England, in order for the King's trial to go ahead; came to be known as "Pride's Purge".

Deaths on August 28

George Lisle

Died on August 28, 1648

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Events on 1648

Vote of No Addresses

Peace of Münster

Battle of Maidstone

Pride's Purge