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17 de mar. de 2015 · George Monck, first Duke of Albemarle, played a very important part in the Restoration Settlement that led to the return of Charles II to Great Britain. Monck was a career professional soldier who had fought on both sides during the English Civil War. However, by 1660, Monck believed that the country could best be served by the return of monarchy.
Discover the life and achievements of George Monck, a key figure in the British Civil Wars and the Restoration of the monarchy.
"George Monck, 1st Duke of Albemarle" published on by null. (1608–70)English general, admiral, and statesman. He began his career as a Royalist and was taken prisoner during the English Civil War; however, he was then given a command by Parliament and later completed the suppression of the Royalists in Scotland.
Monck intervenes. In February 1660, General George Monck marched south from Coldstream in Scotland to lend his support to Parliament. After entering London with his troops, he secured the readmission to the Rump Parliament of those members who had been excluded during Pride's Purge in 1648.
George Monck was born near Torrington in Devon, the second son of Sir Thomas Monck. He began his military career at the age of 16, joining the English expedition against Cadiz in 1625. Back in England, Monck stabbed the Under-Sheriff for Devon after he had arrested Monck's father for debt.
Monck nació el 6 de diciembre de 1608 en la finca familiar de Potheridge en Devon, segundo hijo de Sir Thomas Monck (1570–1627) y Elizabeth Smith, hija de Sir George Smith, tres veces alcalde de Exeter y considerado el más rico hombre en Exeter.
George Monck, Albemarle első hercege (Merton kerület, 1608. december 6. – London, 1670. január 3.) a 17. század közepének egyik legismertebb angol ...
