Promotion of Linen Industry
Wentworth encouraged linen production as an export industry that would not compete directly with English woollens.
Role range: 1632-1640
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Thomas Wentworth Biography and Timeline — Page 2
Follow Thomas Wentworth through 82 dated historical records for England.
Thomas Wentworth, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1637–1641Years on this page
1637
Restriction of Woollen Industry
Wentworth discouraged Irish woollen exports to protect English commercial interests.
Role range: 1632-1640
1638
Black Oath
Wentworth's government required many Ulster Scots to swear loyalty and renounce the Scottish Covenant.
Role range: 1632-1640
Ulster Covenant Restrictions
Wentworth acted to prevent Scottish Presbyterian settlers from supporting the National Covenant.
Role range: 1632-1640
Parliament
Advises Charles I to open Parliament to defeat the Scots after the Berwick Treaty
Role range: 1639-1639
1639
Summoned to England
Charles summoned Wentworth from Ireland to advise on the crisis with the Scottish Covenanters.
Role range: 1639-1639 – 1632-1640
Opposition to Berwick Settlement
Wentworth urged Charles to renew preparations rather than accept the Berwick settlement as final.
Role range: 1639-1639 – 1629-1641
Advice to Summon Parliament
Wentworth advised Charles to summon an English Parliament to finance another campaign against Scotland.
Role range: 1629-1641
1640
Lord Lieutenant Appointment Confirmed
Strafford receives the senior title of Lord Lieutenant of Ireland.
Role range: 1640-1640
Created Baron Raby
Wentworth received the additional title Baron Raby when he became Earl of Strafford.
Role range: 1640-1641
Created Earl of Strafford
Wentworth is created Earl of Strafford and elevated within the English peerage.
Role range: 1640-1640
Return to Ireland
Strafford returned to Ireland to obtain money and troops for the Scottish war.
Role range: 1640-1640
Four Irish Subsidies
Strafford secured four subsidies from the Irish Parliament for the King's military programme.
Role range: 1640-1640
Short Parliament Counsel
Strafford urged the Short Parliament to grant supplies before debating wider political grievances.
Role range: 1640-1640
Raising Irish Army
Strafford raised an Irish army intended to support Charles against the Scottish Covenanters.
Role range: 1640-1640 – 1640-1640
Advice after Short Parliament
Strafford supported continued royal action after Charles dissolved the Short Parliament.
Role range: 1640-1640
Lieutenant General of Royal Army
Strafford became lieutenant general under the Earl of Northumberland for the second campaign against Scotland.
Role range: 1640-1640 – 1640-1640
Northern Army Command
Strafford works to organise and discipline the English army assembled against Scotland.
Role range: 1640-1640 – 1640-1640
Aftermath of Battle of Newburn
Strafford attempted to restore order after the English defeat at Newburn opened northern England to Scottish occupation.
Role range: 1640-1640 – 1640-1640
Illness at York
Strafford's illness restricted his ability to organise the demoralised royal army.
Role range: 1640-1640 – 1640-1640
Council of Peers at York
Strafford attended the Great Council of Peers convened to address the military and financial emergency.
Role range: 1640-1640 – 1640-1640
Treaty of Ripon Crisis
Strafford opposed concessions that would leave the Scottish army occupying northern counties at English expense.
Role range: 1640-1640 – 1640-1640
Arrival in London
Strafford returns to face the hostile Long Parliament despite warnings from allies.
Role range: 1640-1640
House of Lords Custody
The Lords ordered Strafford into custody after the Commons delivered its impeachment accusation.
Role range: 1640-1641
Impeachment of Strafford
The Commons impeaches Strafford for high treason and attacks his conduct of government.
Role range: 1640-1640
Committed to Tower of London
Strafford is committed to the Tower after the Commons presents its impeachment.
Role range: 1640-1640
Strafford Taken to Tower
Strafford enters the Tower while the Lords consider the impeachment accusations.
Role range: 1640-1640
Scottish Commissioners Complaint
Scottish commissioners submitted accusations concerning Strafford's role in the wars and his actions against Scots in Ireland.
Role range: 1640-1641
1641
Articles of Impeachment Sent to Lords
Detailed articles supporting Strafford's impeachment are delivered to the House of Lords.
Role range: 1632-1641
Transfer to Westminster Hall
Strafford was brought from the Tower for the opening of his state trial in Westminster Hall.
Role range: 1640-1641
Trial of Strafford Begins
Strafford's public trial for high treason begins before the Lords.
Role range: 1632-1641
Strafford Defends His Conduct
Strafford delivers a forceful defence against the parliamentary accusations.
Role range: 1632-1641
Bill of Attainder Advances
The Commons advances a bill of attainder after difficulties proving statutory treason.
Role range: 1632-1641
Petition against New Evidence
Strafford petitioned the Lords for an opportunity to answer new allegations supporting the attainder.
Role range: 1640-1641
Lords Pass Strafford Attainder
The Lords approve the bill of attainder against Strafford.
Role range: 1632-1641
Strafford Advises Royal Assent
Strafford tells Charles that he will not obstruct assent intended to preserve public peace.
Role range: 1632-1641
Burial after Execution
Strafford's remains are buried following his execution.
Role range: 1632-1641
Death of Thomas Wentworth
Thomas Wentworth dies by beheading following his conviction through attainder.
Role range: 1632-1641
Execution of Strafford
Strafford is executed after Parliament obtains royal assent to his attainder.
Role range: 1632-1641
Speech from the Scaffold
Strafford addresses the crowd before his execution on Tower Hill.
Role range: 1632-1641
Records, sources and methodology
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