Bulstrode Whitelocke
English lawyer and legal scholar
Born
August 6th, 1605
420 years ago
Died
July 28th, 1675
350 years ago — 69 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
England
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An English lawyer and legal scholar, this individual served as a member of the Long Parliament and was a notable figure during the English Civil War. Represented England at the Peace of Uppsala in 1654, advocating for a settlement with Sweden. Authored 'Memorials of the English Affairs', documenting significant events of the Civil War and later, reflecting on the political atmosphere of the time. His works remain a source of insight into 17th-century English law and governance.
Participation in the Long Parliament
Representation at the Peace of Uppsala
Authorship of 'Memorials of the English Affairs'
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