Algernon Sydney, 17th century English politician, (c1850). Artist: Unknown

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Algernon Sydney, 17th century English politician, (c1850). During the English Civil War, Sydney (1623-1683) joined the army of Parliament, but became critical of Oliver Cromwell's leadership. In 1683, he was implicated in the Rye House Plot against Charles II and was executed for treason. Taken from the book Old England's Worthies. (London, c1850).

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