John Fenwick (MP for Morpeth)
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For the knight of the shire for Northumberland in the Long Parliament, see Sir John Fenwick, 1st Baronet.
John Fenwick (14 January 1602 to 2 July 1644) was a Member of Parliament from Northumberland, killed serving in the Royalist army during the First English Civil War.
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John Fenwick | |
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Member of Parliament for Morpeth | |
In office November 1640 – January 1644 (excluded) | |
Personal details | |
Born | 14 January 1602 Wallington Hall Yorkshire |
Died | 2 July 1644(1644-07-02) (aged 42) Long Marston, North Yorkshire |
Nationality | English |
Spouse | Mary Selby |
Alma mater | Trinity College, Cambridge |
Occupation | MP and soldier |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Royalist |
Rank | Colonel |
Unit | Colonel John Fenwick’s Troop of Dragoons |
Battles/wars | First English Civil War Skirmish at Corbridge; Siege of Newcastle; Battle of Marston Moor † |
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