Reballion of Rebels in Drogheda1649
Beaten to death with his wooden leg by Cromwell's forces
Historical person
Arthur Aston Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Arthur Aston, based on 3 World History Database records associated with England.
3 records1649–16491 events1 places
Chronological biography
1649
Reballion of Rebels in Drogheda10 September 1649
"Unanimous in their resolution to perish rather than to deliver up the place". Refuses to surrender Drogheda
Reballion of Rebels in Drogheda10 September 1649
Aston refuses to surrender, Cromwell says he will not be held responsible
Titles and roles
Commander of Drogheda Garrison
Record provenance
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