The Battle of Naseby took place on 14 June 1645 during the First English Civil War, near the village of Naseby in Northamptonshire. The Parliamentarian New Model Army, commanded by Sir Thomas Fairfax
Engraving of the battle
Sir Thomas Fairfax, the overall Parliamentarian commander
Charles (on white horse) retreating from the battlefield with his lifeguard
The Self-denying Ordinance was passed by the English Parliament on 3 April 1645. All members of the House of Commons or Lords who were also officers in the Parliamentary army or navy were required to
The Earl of Manchester, a leader of the Peace Party