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Thomas Fairfax, 3rd Lord Fairfax of Cameron (17 January 1612 – 12 November 1671), also known as Sir Thomas Fairfax, was an English politician, general and Parliamentary commander-in-chief during the English Civil War.
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Dec 21, 2021 · Sir Thomas Fairfax, 3rd Baron Fairfax of Cameron (1612-1671), was the first and highly successful commander of the Parliamentarian New Model Army during the English Civil Wars (1642-1651).
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Thomas Fairfax, 3rd Baron Fairfax was the commander in chief of the Parliamentary army during the English Civil Wars between the Royalists and Parliamentarians. His tactical skill and personal courage helped bring about many of the Parliamentary victories in northern and southwestern England.
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Learn about Thomas Fairfax, a leading commander of the New Model Army in the English Civil War. He fought for Parliament against Charles I, but supported his restoration in 1660.
Learn about Thomas Fairfax, the Parliamentarian general who led the New Model Army to victory in the English Civil War. Discover how he was overshadowed by Oliver Cromwell and why he supported the restoration of the monarchy.
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Thomas, Baron Cameron, sixth Lord Fairfax, was George Washington's mentor, neighbor, employer, and friend. The relationship between the two stretched from Washington's teenage years until the end of the baron's life.
Learn about the life and career of Thomas Fairfax, the most important general of the British Civil Wars. He led Parliament's forces to victory at Naseby, but also supported the Restoration of King Charles II.
