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Arthur Haselrig

Type Figure Region England Time 1601–1661 Also known as Baron Haselrig

An English Parliamentarian leader and military figure. A leading member of the Long Parliament, he raised the famed 'Ironsides' cavalry to fight in t…

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  1. 1640–1642Westminster · EnglandAs a core member of the 'Junta' of grandees, he pushed for the impeachment of Strafford and measures such as the Grand Remonstrance, making him a key driver of Parliament's resistance to royal power.
  2. 1642–1645England · EnglandAt his own expense he raised the famous 'Ironsides' heavy cavalry for the Civil War, later holding important commands within the Parliamentary army and taking part in numerous battles.
  3. 1648–1649London · EnglandAfter the Second Civil War he pressed for severe measures against Charles I, supporting the establishment of a High Court to try the king, and was one of the central political figures in the early years of the Commonwealth.

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