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In what battle was George Monck captured by the Parliamentarians?

  • Battle of Naseby

  • Battle of Marston Moor

  • Battle of Nantwich

  • Battle of Edgehill

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George Monck was captured by the Parliamentarians at the Battle of Nantwich in January 1644. The battle was a major victory for the Parliamentarians, and Monck was one of the few senior Royalist officers to be captured. He was held prisoner for several months, before being released in a prisoner exchange.
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