Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford
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1593 – 1641
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Who was Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford?
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 1632–39 he was Lord Deputy of Ireland. Recalled to England, he became a leading advisor to the king, attempting to strengthen the royal position against Parliament. When Parliament condemned him to death, Charles signed the death warrant and Wentworth was executed.
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- Born
- Apr 13, 1593
London - Parents
- Siblings
- Spouses
- Arabella Holles
(1625/02/24 - 1631/10) - Margaret Clifford
( - 1622) - Elizabeth Rhodes
(1632/10 - 1641/05/12)
- Arabella Holles
- Children
- Nationality
- England
- Profession
- Education
- St John's College, Cambridge
- Lived in
- Yorkshire
- London
- Dublin
- Died
- May 12, 1641
Tower Hill
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on July 23, 2013
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