John Smith
Military Officer, Deceased Person
1616 – 1644
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Who was John Smith?
Sir John Smith of Skilts was an Englishman who supported the Royalist cause in the English Civil War. He is best known for recapturing the Royal Standard at the Battle of Edgehill, a deed for which he was made a banneret by King Charles I on the field of battle.
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- Born
- 1616
Studley, Warwickshire - Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Profession
- Died
- 1644
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on July 23, 2013
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