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Loss of Inheritance through Attainder

England · House / House of Wentworth. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1641Date range
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Chronological records

1641

William Wentworth Strafford, 2nd12 May 1641

Yorkshire · House / House of Wentworth

Strafford's attainder prevented his son William from immediately inheriting the earldom and family honours.

Names involved

William Wentworth Strafford, 2nd

Provenance

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