Arthur Aston10 September 1649
"Unanimous in their resolution to perish rather than to deliver up the place". Refuses to surrender Drogheda
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"Unanimous in their resolution to perish rather than to deliver up the place". Refuses to surrender Drogheda
Aston refuses to surrender, Cromwell says he will not be held responsible
Aston refuses to surrender, Cromwell says he is not responsible for the bloodshed
Killed during the first days assault on Drogheda
Orders a massacre of 1,500, including English Royalists, civilians & Catholic priests. More that 3,500 defenders of Drogheda are killed, including 1,000 civilians. Launches a policy of terror to prevent the "effusion of blood". 1st day of the assault on Drogheda but Cromwell is forced to make a temporary retreat
Set aside as a day of thanksgiving for the surrender of Drogheda
Beaten to death with his wooden leg by Cromwell's forces
Unsuccessfully blockades Drogheda against Cromwell's forces
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