Sir Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford, 17th century English statesman, (c1850). Artist: Unknown

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Sir Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford, 17th century English statesman, (c1850). Wentworth (1593-1641) was the leading adviser of King Charles I in the period leading up to the English Civil War. His attempt to consolidate the sovereign power of the king led to his impeachment and execution by Parliament. Taken from the book Old England's Worthies, London, c1850.

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