Henry Gage

Royalist officer in the English Civil War

Henry Gage - Royalist officer in the English Civil War
Born

August 29th, 1597
428 years ago

Died

1645
380 years ago — 48 years old

Category

Military & Warriors

Country

England

Links & References

Served as a Royalist officer during the English Civil War. Participated in several key battles and held commanding roles for Royalist forces. Gage was appointed Governor of Lichfield and commanded troops in the Midlands. His military career was marked by his loyalty to the Royalist cause against Parliament forces.

Served as Governor of Lichfield

Commanded Royalist troops in the Midlands

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