Thomas Fairfax

@Political Leaders, Life Achievements and Family ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Thomas Fairfax was a Parliamentary commander-in-chief during the English Civil War British Leaders Capricorn Celebrities Thomas Fairfax was a Parliamentary commander-in-chief during the English Civil War. Credited to have molded the Parliamentary army into a skilled and disciplined fighting force, he led them to several notable victories, the most important of them being the crucial battle of Naseby where his army crushed the Royalists. Born as the son of Ferdinando Fairfax, 2nd Lord Fairfax of Cameron, he was a brave soul who became interested in military affairs early on. After completing his studies, he volunteered to join Sir Horace Vere's expedition to fight for the Protestant cause in the Netherlands. His father too was a commander in the Parliamentary army in the English Civil War, and the father-son duo distinguished themselves with their bravery in the campaigns in Yorkshire. He played a very significant role in his army’s ultimate victory against the Royalists following which he was hailed as a hero. After the war, he became an MP for the newly created constituency of West Riding in the First Protectorate Parliament. He was a devout Christian with an interest in literature and while in retirement translated some of the Psalms and wrote poems on the Christian warfare

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Birthday: January 17, 1612 Died on: November 12, 1671 Nationality: British Famous: Political Leaders, Leaders Universities: St John's College Cambridge Birth Place: Denton Hall, Wharfedale Gender: Male Information Detail Birthday January 17, 1612 Died on November 12, 1671 Nationality British Famous Political Leaders, Leaders Universities St John's College Cambridge Birth Place Denton Hall, Wharfedale Gender Male Sun Sign Capricorn Born in Denton Hall, Wharfedale Famous as Political leader Died at Age 59

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He married Anne de Vere, daughter of Horace Vere, 1st Baron Vere of Tilbury and Mary Tracy, on 20 June 1637. The couple had one daughter. Unsplash Personal Life

He died on 12 November 1671, in Nunappleton, Yorkshire, at the age of 59. Unsplash Personal Life

Thomas Fairfax was born on 17 January 1612 into an aristocratic family at Denton in North Yorkshire. He was the eldest son of Ferdinando Fairfax, 2nd Lord Fairfax of Cameron. Unsplash Childhood & Early Life

He studied at St John's College, Cambridge, before going to Gray’s Inn in 1626. Unsplash Childhood & Early Life

Hailing from a military background he too developed an early interest in military affairs. His grandfather further motivated him to embark on a career in the army. Unsplash Childhood & Early Life

In 1629, he volunteered to join Sir Horace Vere's expedition and fought for the Prince of Orange in the Netherlands. Unsplash Childhood & Early Life

In the First Bishops' War in 1639, Thomas Fairfax raised a troop of Yorkshire dragoons to fight for the King Charles I against the Scots. The war, however, ended with the Pacification of Berwick before any fighting took place. Unsplash Career

The First English Civil War broke out in 1642 and both Thomas and his father joined the Parliamentary forces. His father, Lord Fairfax was appointed as general of the forces while he was made lieutenant-general. Unsplash Career

Both the men displayed brilliance in the battlefield and were commended for their discipline and bravery. Thomas played an important part in the defeat of Royalist forces at the Battle of Marston Moor in 1644. Unsplash Career

In spite of their victory at the Battle of Marston Moor, the Parliamentary forces were unable to maintain their admirable performance in the following battles. Thus the parliament decided to form a new, more professional army in early 1645. Thomas Fairfax was made commander-in-chief of the New Model Army with Oliver Cromwell as Lieutenant-General in charge of the cavalry. Unsplash Career

The Battle of Naseby, the decisive battle of the first English Civil War, took place in June 1645. The Parliamentarian New Model Army commanded by Sir Thomas Fairfax and Oliver Cromwell fought very courageously and destroyed the main army of King Charles I. Thomas Fairfax was given a hero’s welcome in London following his arrival after the victory at Battle of Naseby. Unsplash Career

Thomas Fairfax is best known for the role he played in the English Civil War that took place between the Parliamentarians and Royalists. He served as the Parliamentary commander-in-chief during the war and led his army to a resounding victory over the Royalists. Unsplash Major Work

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Birthday	January 17, 1612
Died on	November 12, 1671
Nationality	British
Famous	Political Leaders, Leaders
Universities	St John's College Cambridge
Birth Place	Denton Hall, Wharfedale
Gender	Male
Sun Sign	Capricorn
Born in	Denton Hall, Wharfedale
Famous as	Political leader
Died at Age	59

Thomas Fairfax

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Jan 17, 1612

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Denton Hall, Wharfedale