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John Lambert (Anon)
JOHN LAMBERT Parliamentary general during the Civil War Date: 1619 - 1683
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1619 1683 Lambert Parliamentary
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1. Title: "John Lambert: Parliamentary General in the English Civil War" John Lambert (1619-1683), an influential figure during the English Civil War, is depicted in this portrait. Born in Yorkshire, England, Lambert rose to prominence as a Parliamentarian general, playing a pivotal role in the military and political landscape of the tumultuous 17th century. During the English Civil War (1642-1651), which saw the struggle for power between the monarchy and Parliament, Lambert emerged as a key military commander under the leadership of Oliver Cromwell. He was instrumental in the decisive Parliamentarian victories at the Second Battle of Newbury (1644) and the Battle of Preston (1648), which significantly weakened the Royalist forces. Lambert's political ambitions extended beyond the battlefield. He was a vocal advocate for the establishment of a Commonwealth, a form of government without a monarch, which was eventually achieved in 1649 following the execution of King Charles I. Lambert served as a member of the Council of State, which governed England during the Commonwealth period. However, Lambert's political career was not without controversy. He was involved in the Putney Debates of 1647, where he and other radicals advocated for greater political representation for the common people. This led to tensions with more conservative elements within the Parliamentarian camp, and Lambert was eventually excluded from power. Despite his political setbacks, Lambert continued to play a role in the English political scene during the Protectorate, which was established under Cromwell's rule. He was eventually exiled from England following the Restoration of the monarchy in 1660. This evocative portrait of John Lambert captures the intensity and complexity of a man who played a crucial role in shaping the political and military landscape of 17th-century England during the tumultuous period of the English Civil War.
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