politician
Thomas Wentworth.
1st Earl of Strafford, English earl and politician (1593–1641)
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About Thomas Wentworth
Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford was an English statesman who played a major role in the period leading up to the outbreak of the Wars of the Three Kingdoms. A prominent supporter of 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 Strafford to death, Charles reluctantly signed the execution warrant and he was executed.
Everything about Thomas Wentworth →- Occupation
- politician, military personnel
- Position held
- Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, Lord Deputy of Ireland, Member of the 1614 Parliament, Member of the 1621-22 Parliament
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of England
- Born
- April 13, 1593
- Died
- May 12, 1641