Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

John Okey Biography and Timeline

Follow John Okey through 4 dated historical records for England.

John Okey, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

4Distinct records
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1645–1645Years on this page

1645

New Model Dragoon Regiment

Colonel of Dragoons · London · Warfare / Civil War

Okey receives command of the New Model Army's dragoon regiment as Parliament forms its national field army.

Role range: 1642-1649

Sulby Hedges at Naseby

Colonel of Dragoons · Naseby · Warfare / Civil War

Okey's dragoons use the hedges on the Parliamentarian flank to fire on Royalist cavalry during the Battle of Naseby.

Role range: 1642-1649

Battle of Naseby

Colonel · Naseby · Warfare / Civil War

Commands the Dragoons of the Parliamentary Army during a victory against the Royalists

Role range: 1642-1649

Capture of Bath

Colonel · Bath · Warfare / Civil War

Captures Bath from the Royalists

Role range: 1642-1649

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