John Lambert

Born: Autumn 1619, Calton, Yorkshire Died: March 1683, St. Nicholas Isle, Devon Allegiance: Parliamentarian Position: Major-General

He fought throughout the wars, rising through the ranks to major-general. He battled bravely at Marston Moor, when the royalists were badly beaten.

Lambert was Oliver Cromwell's second-in-command during the Scottish campaign of 1650-51, and helped defeat Charles II at Worcester.

After the wars he played a key role in politics, but was jailed after the restoration. He died in imprisonment.