Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford was an English statesman who played a major role in the period leading up to the outbreak of the Wars of the Three Kingdoms. A prominent supporter of Charles I, from 1632 to 1640 he was Lord Deputy of Ireland, where he established a strong authoritarian rule. Recalled to England, he became a leading advisor to the King, attempting to strengthen the royal position against Parliament. When Parliament condemned Strafford to death, Charles reluctantly signed the execution warrant and he was executed.
- Occupation
- politician, military personnel
- Position held
- Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, Lord Deputy of Ireland, Member of the 1614 Parliament, Member of the 1621-22 Parliament
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of England
