| Storming of Bristol | |||||||
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| Part of the First English Civil War | |||||||
 Map of Bristol's fortifications in 1644 | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
 Royalists |
 Parliamentarians | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Prince Rupert Prince Maurice | Nathaniel Fiennes | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
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4,500 horse 6,000 foot 20 guns |
300 horse 1,500 foot 100 guns | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| 500 to 600 killed | Unknown | ||||||
The Storming of Bristol took place from 23 to 26 July 1643, during the First English Civil War. The Royalist army under Prince Rupert captured the important port of Bristol from its weakened Parliamentarian garrison. The city remained under Royalist control until the second siege of Bristol in September 1645.