Thomas Wentworth
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 384 years ago |
| Date of birth | April 13,1593 |
| Zodiac sign | Aries |
| Born | London |
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| Died | Tower Hill |
| London | |
| United Kingdom | |
| Date of died | May 12,1641 |
| Children | William Wentworth, 2nd Earl of Strafford |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Rhodes |
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| Previous position | Lord Lieutenant of Ireland (1632–1640) |
| Great grandchild | Mary Watson |
| Grandchildren | Lewis Watson, 1st Earl of Rockingham |
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| ID | 3925200 |
Thomas Wentworth Life story
Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford, KG, was an English statesman and a major figure in the period leading up to the English Civil War. He served in Parliament and was a supporter of King Charles I. From 1632 to 1640 he was Lord Deputy of Ireland, where he established a strong authoritarian rule.
