Henry Ireton

Born: 1611, Attenborough, Nottinghamshire Died: 28th November 1651, Limerick, Ireland Allegiance: Parliamentarian Position: Lord Deputy of Ireland

He continued to lead cavalry throughout the first war, fighting at Marston Moor and Naseby.

In 1646 he married Oliver Cromwell's eldest daughter, bringing him closer to a man who was already his good friend.

The following year, Ireton drew up a proposal for division of power between Charles I , the army and parliament. This proposal was rejected by Charles, which turned Ireton against him.

Ireton became a leading figure within the army, helping them to wrest power from parliament. Following this, he was instrumental in bringing Charles to trial, and was one of those that signed his death warrant.

In 1649, he moved to a new appointment in Ireland, eventually becoming Lord Deputy. He died after the siege of Limerick in 1651.