John Lambert (general)
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Major-General John Lambert was an English army officer and politician. Widely regarded as one of the most talented commanders of the era, he fought on the Parliamentarian side throughout the Wars of t
Portrait by Robert Walker, c. 1650
Thomas Fairfax; Lambert's mentor in the 1640s and commander of the New Model Army, he resigned in protest at the execution of Charles I in January 1649
Engraving of Lambert by Michael Vandergucht, 1717
Booth's Uprising
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Booth's Uprising, August 1659, was an attempt to restore Charles II of England. Named after George Booth, it took place during the political turmoil that followed the resignation of Richard Cromwell a
Lead conspirator John Mordaunt, 1st Viscount Mordaunt
Charles I at his trial, January 1649; many MPs strongly opposed his prosecution for treason.
Lord John Belasyse, one of the leaders of the Sealed Knot
Portrait by Lely thought to be of Sir George Booth.