Charles I: Instructions to Earl of Bridgewater Mid 17th century (copy of original of 1633)

Egerton John 1579-1649 1st Earl of Bridgewater

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I, Charles

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John Egerton (1579-1649), 1st Earl of Bridgewater, was born on 8 June 1579, the second son of Thomas Egerton, Viscount Brackley. After serving under the Earl of Essex in Ireland during 1599, he was Baron of the Exchequer of Chester, 1599-1605. He succeeded his father as Viscount in 1617, and that year was created Earl of Bridgewater. He joined the Privy Council in 1626, and from 1631 to 1642 was Lord President of Wales and Lord Lieutenant of Shropshire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Monmouthshi...

Charles I, King of England (English king, 1600-1649)

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King of England, Scotland, and Ireland, 1625-1649. The reign of Charles I was marked by a power struggle between the monarchy and parliament that resulted in Civil War, 1642-1649. War ended with the overthrow of the monarchy and establishment of the Republic under Oliver Cromwell. King Charles I was taken prisoner, tried, sentenced to death, and beheaded 30 January 1649. From the description of Warrant, 6 August 1642. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122487105 ...