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Thomas Wentworth (died 1638) (1599–1638), his son, English Member of Parliament and lawyer, MP for Oxford (UK Parliament constituency) Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford (1593–1641), English statesman, a major figure in the events leading up to the English Civil War. Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Cleveland (1591–1667), Royalist ...
Thomas Wentworth, I conte di Strafford (Londra, 13 aprile 1593 – Tower Hill, 12 maggio 1641) è stato un politico inglese e una figura di grande rilievo nel periodo precedente la guerra civile. Thomas Wentworth, uno dei capi dell'opposizione fu inizialmente parlamentare sotto Carlo I , divenendo in seguito consigliere fidato del re, tanto da assumere nel 1640 il titolo di conte di Strafford.
7 de jun. de 2006 · Historians have long argued about the political career in Ireland of Thomas Wentworth, earl of Strafford. Analysing the extent of his viceregal power in the 1630s and his relationship to political factions, this writing has focused on ‘high politics’, as captured in state papers, pamphlets, and private letters.
Sir John Wentworth, of North Elmsal, Yorkshire, was created a baronet July 28, 1692, and died April 25, 1720, aged 47. The family of Wentworth of North Elmsal was an early offshoot of the family of Wentworth Woodhouse, to which Strafford belonged (Hunter, South Yorkshire, ii. pp. 82, 451). The late Lord Strafford referred to is William, second ...
22 de mar. de 2022 · Wentworth Castle is the Grade I listed building located at Stainborough, England. The original name of this castle was Stainborough Castle until it was purchased by Thomas Wentworth, Baron Raby, in 1708. It got its name Wentworth in 1731. This estate was under the care of Heritage Trust from 2001 to 2019, and now it is open for the public to ...
Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Strafford. Thomas Wentworth was born in London in 1593. The son of a large Yorkshire landowner, Wentworth was knighted when he was only eighteen. In 1614 Wentworth was elected to the House of Commons. He was originally critical of Charles I and in 1626 opposed attempts by the king to impose forced loans.
BCW Project is a website that explores the history of the British Civil Wars, Commonwealth and Protectorate. This webpage tells the story of Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Strafford, a powerful and controversial adviser to King Charles I who was executed by Parliament in 1641.
