Thomas Fairfax Biography and Timeline

Birth of Ferdinando Fairfax

Birth of Ferdinando Fairfax

Birth of Thomas Fairfax

Birth of Thomas Fairfax, 3rd Lord Fairfax of Cameron, eldest son of Ferdinando Fairfax, 2nd Lord Fairfax of Cameron

Birth of Thomas Fairfax

Birth of Thomas Fairfax, 3rd Lord Fairfax of Cameron

Education

Studies at St Johns College, Cambridge (1626-29)

Redcaps

Raises a forces called the Yorkshire Redcaps for which he is knighted

Role range: 1639-1639

Rebellion of Thomas Fairfax

Raises the Yorkshire Redcaps to fight in the Bishops War for which he is knighted

Petition

Fairfax presents a Yorkshire petition urging the King to return to Westminster.

Role range: 1642-1649

Commander of Cavalry

Fairfax receives command of Parliamentarian cavalry operating in Yorkshire.

Role range: 1642-1649

Capture of Leeds

Captures Leads for the Parliamentarians

Role range: 1642-1649

Battle of Seacroft Moor

Fairfax suffers a severe defeat while withdrawing Parliamentarian infantry toward Leeds.

Role range: 1642-1649

Capture of Wakefield

Captures Wakefield for the Parliamentarians

Role range: 1642-1649

Battle of Adwalton Moor

Fairfax fights in the Parliamentarian defeat at Adwalton Moor and withdraws as Royalist power expands across Yorkshire.

Role range: 1642-1649

Battle of Adwalton Moor

The Parliamentary forces are driven back to Hull. Defeated by the Royalists near Bradford. After the Battle of Adwalton Moor the royalists occupy the West Riding of Yorkshire

Role range: 1642-1649

Capture of York

Helps capture York for the Parliamentarians

Role range: 1642-1649

Governor

Appointed Governor of Hull

Role range: 1642-1649 – 1643-1644

Battle of Winceby

Combines with Cromwell & Manchester to check the Governor of Newark

Role range: 1642-1649

Battle of Winceby

Fairfax fights with Parliament's forces at Winceby, where the Royalist field army in Lincolnshire is defeated.

Role range: 1642-1649

Capture of Newcastle

Helps capture Newcastle for the Parliamentarians

Role range: 1642-1649

Defence of Hull

Fairfax helps prevent Hull from falling during the Royalist siege, preserving an important Parliamentarian base in Yorkshire.

Role range: 1642-1649

Capture of London

Captures Leads for the Parliamentarians

Role range: 1642-1649

Battle of Nantwich

Fairfax helps defeat Byron's Royalist army at Nantwich, relieving the town and weakening Royalist control in Cheshire.

Role range: 1642-1649

Battle of Nantwich

Defeats Irish Royalists & local troops who have laid siege to Nantwich

Role range: 1642-1649

Battle of Selby

Fairfax defeats Royalist forces at Selby, helping open the way for Parliamentarian pressure on York.

Role range: 1642-1649

Battle of Selby

Defeats the Royalists under Lord Bellasis & captures Selby

Role range: 1642-1649

Battle of Selby

Lord Newcastles Royalist force of 5,000 is trapped in York

Role range: 1642-1649

Covenanters

The Covenanters & Parliament join forces at Tadcaster

Role range: 1642-1649

Mobilization

The Covenanters & Parliament join forces at Tadcaster

Role range: 1642-1649

Siege of York

Begins the siege where Newcastle is stranded with 5,000 men but is relieved by Rupert

Role range: 1642-1649

Siege of York

The city of York is taken after the Battle of Marston Moor, and nearly the whole of the north submits to the Parliament

Role range: 1642-1649

Battle of Marston Moor

A gathering of eager national forces within a few square miles of ground naturally led to a battle, and Marston Moor proves decisive for the struggle in the north.

Role range: 1642-1649

Battle of Marston Moor

Cromwell relieves Fairfax and Parliament is victorious.

Role range: 1642-1649

Battle of Marston Moor

Fairfax's horse meets Gorings 1st line and charges them successfully.

Role range: 1642-1649

Battle of Marston Moor

The city of York is taken after the Battle of Marston Moor, and nearly the whole of the north submits to the Parliament.

Role range: 1642-1649

Battle of Marston Moor

Thomas Fairfax Cameron, 3rd commands the right suffering heavy losses from Goring.

Role range: 1642-1649

Battle of Marston Moor

Fairfax fights on the Parliamentarian side during the major victory at Marston Moor.

Role range: 1642-1651

Siege of York

Resumes the siege of York after victory at Marston Moor

Role range: 1642-1649

Governor

Appointed Governor of York

Role range: 1642-1649 – 1644-1645

New Model Army Command

Fairfax is appointed to command the New Model Army and begins organising Parliament's new national field force.

Role range: 1642-1649

New Model Army

Fairfax becomes commander of the New Model Army created to improve Parliament's war effort.

Role range: 1642-1651 – 1645-1650

Mobilization

Marches out from Windsor prior to the Battle of Naseby

Role range: 1642-1649