Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford
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Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford
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Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford,, was an English statesman and a major figure in the period leading up to the English Civil War. He served in Parliament and was a supporter of King Charles I. From 1632 to 1640 he was Lord Deputy of Ireland, where he established a strong authoritarian rule. Recalled to England, he became a leading advisor to the King, attempting to strengthen the royal position against Parliament. When Parliament condemned Lord Strafford to death, Charles reluctantly sign
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English supporter of Charles I (1593–1641)
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Wentworth,_1st_Earl_of_Strafford
date created:
2003-03-29T15:12:12Z
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2024-08-29T09:40:06Z
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