Henry Ireton
English-Irish general and politician
Born
1611
414 years ago
Died
November 26th, 1651
373 years ago — 40 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Ireland
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Ireton served as a military general and politician during the English Civil War. He was a key figure in the New Model Army and held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. Ireton played a significant role in the siege of Limerick during the Cromwellian conquest of Ireland, advocating for the implementation of laws that favored the English Parliament's interests. His leadership and military strategies were influential in the context of 17th-century English politics and military affairs.
Served as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland
Led military campaigns during the English Civil War
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