Medieval and Middle Ages History Timelines - Wentworth, Thomas (Viscount Strafford)

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Wentworth, Thomas (Viscount Strafford)

Born		Born At
Died	12 May 1641	Buried At

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Family Tree Details

Wentworth, Thomas (Viscount Strafford) ( - d.1641)

Timeline

1640

Nov 3

The Long Parliament

Charles I was forced to call Parliament to raise money to pay for a continued war with the Scottish. Parliament was led by John Pym who opposed the King. Parliament agreed to give Charles some money in return for concessions. These included the removal of Charles' closest advisors, Archbishop Laud and Thomas Wentworth Viscount Strafford. Laud would be kept in the Tower of London while Strafford would be executed.

1641

Mar 22

Trial of Earl Strafford begins

Earl Strafford's trial commenced.

May 12

Strafford Executed

Earl Strafford was executed on Tower Hill.

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Selection of references used:

1. Maurice Ashley, The English Civil War, ISBN:0-7509-0019-9

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