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William Compton

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William Compton

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About William Compton

Sir William Compton was an English royalist army officer. He earned the name of the "godly cavalier" in 1648, from Oliver Cromwell, for his conduct at the siege of Colchester.

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Occupation: politician
Position held: Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, Member of the 1661-79 Parliament, Master-General of the Ordnance
Born: 1625
Died: October 18, 1663

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