Capture of Cambridge

Part of March on London in the Despenser wars

Date	September 26, 1326
Location	Cambridge, England
Result	Isabella and Mortimer's victory

Belligerents

Marcher Lords

Royalists

Commanders and leaders

Isabella of France
Roger Mortimer

Edward II of England

Strength

1,500

unknown

Casualties and losses

unknown

Invasion of England (1326)

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The Capture of Cambridge was executed by Isabella of France and Roger Mortimer, 1st Earl of March during the Despenser wars.

March to Cambridge

Edward II of England was cooped up in London, watching Isabella of France, his ex-wife, move into English soil. The rebels moved out to March on London. Isabella's forces had not lost a man yet, taking countless villages and towns. Edward II moved not, daring not to reveal his incompetence. The rebel army moved out. On September 26, they reached Cambridge. They took the town from Edward's defenders after a short battle.

Coordinates: 52°12′19″N 0°07′53″E / 52.2053°N 0.1313°E / 52.2053; 0.1313

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