John Hotham Biography and Timeline

Appointment as Governor of Hull

Parliament appoints Hotham governor of Hull and its important military magazine.

Role range: 1642-1649

King Refused Entry to Hull

Hotham refuses Charles entry to Hull and denies him access to the town's magazine.

Role range: 1642-1649

King Refused Entry to Hull

Hotham refuses Charles I entry to Hull and its military magazine.

Role range: 1642-1651

Defence of Hull Magazine

Hotham denies the King access to Hull's large store of weapons and ammunition.

Role range: 1642-1649

Parliament Supports Hull Governor

Parliament endorses Hotham's refusal and maintains control of the Hull magazine.

Hull Defensive Flooding

Hotham's defenders open sluices and flood approaches around Hull.

Role range: 1642-1649

Royalist Raid Repelled at Hull

Hotham's garrison drives away Royalists attempting to burn buildings outside the walls.

Role range: 1642-1649

Recovery of Scarborough

Hotham helps recover Scarborough for Parliament after Sir Hugh Cholmley changes allegiance to the Royalists.

Role range: 1642-1649

Arrest at Beverley

Hotham is captured near Beverley after attempts to negotiate with Royalist commanders bring his loyalty under suspicion.

Role range: 1642-1649

Expulsion from Commons

The House of Commons expels Hotham and sends him to the Tower while his conduct at Hull is investigated.

Role range: 1642-1649

Execution of John Hotham

Hotham is executed after a court martial convicts him over his wartime dealings with the Royalists.

Role range: 1642-1649