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Sunday, 10 July 2016
Lord Goring
Commander of the Royalist's forces at Langport. Fascinating character - a true cavalier - his campaigns in the West are worth a read. Wiki.
Biography here
One of the few capable Royalist Commanders, his love of drink was as infamous as his ambition and were exploited by his detractors. Here's an interesting link to a podcast about the English Civil War. "Revolutions" is an entertaining and enlightening survey of several key revolutions, starting with the ECW.
One of the few capable Royalist Commanders, his love of drink was as infamous as his ambition and were exploited by his detractors.
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