Francis Windebank

English statesman and Secretary of State

Francis Windebank - English statesman and Secretary of State
Born

1582
443 years ago

Died

September 1st, 1646
379 years ago — 64 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United Kingdom

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Served as Secretary of State during the reign of King Charles I. Was involved in the administration of the royal government and played a significant role in the politics of early 17th century England. Involved in the controversy surrounding the English Civil War, Windebank's loyalties lay with the royalists. Fled to France in 1642 to escape the political turmoil. Returned to England after the Restoration.

Served as Secretary of State under Charles I

Supported royalist policies during English Civil War

Fled to France to avoid political prosecution

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