1645 January 10th. Archbishop of Canterbury William Laud is executed for treason on Tower Hill, London.
William Laud (October 7th.1573 – January 10th.1645) Archbishop of Canterbury from 1633 to1645. One of the High Church Caroline divines, he opposed radical forms of Puritanism.This, and his support for Charles I resul- ted in his beheading in the midst of the English Civil War.
William Laud (October 7th.1573 – January 10th.1645) Archbishop of Canterbury from 1633 to1645. One of the High Church Caroline divines, he opposed radical forms of Puritanism.This, and his support for Charles I resul- ted in his beheading in the midst of the English Civil War.
1645 January 6th. Committee of Both Kingdoms. Established the New model army, and appointed Lord-general Sir
Thomas Fairfax (Earl of Cameron). Captain-General and Sir Philip Skippon as Sergeant-major-general of foot.
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