Thomas Harrison (soldier)
English lawyer and military officer (1616–1660) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Major-General Thomas Harrison, baptised 16 July 1616, executed 13 October 1660, was a prominent member of the radical religious sect known as the Fifth Monarchists, and a soldier who fought for Parliament and the Commonwealth in the Wars of the Three Kingdoms. One of those who approved the Execution of Charles I in January 1649, he was a strong supporter of Oliver Cromwell before the two fell out when The Protectorate was established in 1653. Following the 1660 Stuart Restoration, he was arrested, found guilty of treason as a regicide, and sentenced to death. He was hanged, drawn and quartered on 13 October 1660, facing his execution with a courage noted by various observers, including the diarist Samuel Pepys.
Major General Thomas Harrison | |
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Nominated to Barebone's Parliament | |
In office February 1653 – December 1653 | |
Member of Parliament for Wendover | |
In office May 1646 – April 1653 | |
Personal details | |
Born | 1616 (1616) Newcastle-under-Lyme |
Died | 13 October 1660(1660-10-13) (aged 44) Tyburn |
Cause of death | Executed |
Spouse | Catherine Harrison (1646–his death) |
Children | 3 died as infants |
Occupation | Law clerk |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Parliamentarian |
Rank | Major General |
Battles/wars | |