Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

John Greaves Biography and Timeline

Follow John Greaves through 2 dated historical records for England.

John Greaves, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records
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1642–1643Years on this page

1642

Parliamentarian Support

Parliamentarian Supporter · Birmingham · Warfare / Civil War

Greaves supports Birmingham's Parliamentarian alignment during the opening Civil War campaign.

Role range: 1642-1649

1643

Battle of Birmingham

Parliamentarian defender · Birmingham · Warfare / Civil War

Helps defend Birmingham during Prince Rupert’s Royalist attack.

Role range: 1642-1649

Records, sources and methodology

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