Prince Rupert of the Rhine

Prince Rupert commanded the Royalist cavalry at the Battle of Edgehill, the first major battle of the English Civil War. His cavalry charge was initially successful but failed to achieve a decisive victory, as the battle ended inconclusively.

Prince Rupert led Royalist forces at the Battle of Marston Moor, where they were decisively defeated by the Parliamentarian and Scottish armies. The loss cost the Royalists control of northern England and marked a turning point in the war.

Prince Rupert commanded the Royalist cavalry at the Battle of Naseby, the final major battle of the First English Civil War. The Royalist army was destroyed, and Rupert's reputation as a commander was severely damaged.