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William Strode.
English politician (1589-1666), of Barrington Court, Somerset
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About William Strode
Colonel William Strode, Jr — called William Strode of Barrington to distinguish him from contemporaries of the same name, principally the Strodes of Newnham in Devon — was an English Parliamentarian officer and Member of Parliament. A wealthy cloth merchant, he acquired several estates in his native county of Somerset. He was noted for his local philanthropy as well as his political and military opposition to King Charles I and Charles II.
Everything about William Strode →- Occupation
- politician
- Position held
- Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, Member of the 1642-48 Parliament, Member of the 1648-53 Parliament
- Born
- January 11, 1589
- Died
- December 20, 1666