Key profiles English Revolution for Sources
Rushworth collections:
John Rushworth 1612-1690
Writing about = 1618-1649
Political viewpoint:
Parliamentarian but tried to record it as accurately as possible
Cromwell’s secretary later – potential bias
Summary:
Lawyer and MP for Berwick
During intermission of parliaments (1629-40) he attended and made
shorthand notes of all important political and judicial proceedings heard
before the Star Chamber, the court of honour, and the king and council
After outbreak of war he acted as a messenger between Parliament and its
committees at Oxford and York
Secretary 1645-50 to Sir Thomas Fairfax (general of NMA)
Made peace with Charles II during restoration
Most likely:
Strafford’s trial
Battle of Naseby
Parliamentary campaigns 1644-45
Slingsby Bethel
Political viewpoint:
Parliamentarian with republican sympathies
Strongly oppose the cause of the cavaliers
Did not aprove of the Protectorate
Did not support Richard Cromwell
Summary:
MP in 1659
1659 published ‘A true and impartial Narrative of the most material
Debates and Passages in the late Parliament reprinted’
Published ‘The World’s Mistake in Oliver Cromwell’ (anonymously), 1668,
contained a severe censure of Cromwell’s foreign policy, and of his
conduct towards Lilburne and Sir Henry Vane
Sir Arthur Haselrig
, Political viewpoint:
Leading English parliamentarian from long Parliament 1640 to Cromwell’s
Protectorate 1653
Opposition to Cromwell during Protectorate
Puritan who hated Laud
Summary:
Sat in both Short and Long Parliaments in 1640 MP for Leicestershire
Involved in Bill of Attainder + played major role in the impeachment of
Strafford
One of the 5 Members Charels tried to arrest January 1642
Involved in Root and Branch petition and the militia bill 7 December 1641
Supported Cromwell during the dispute with Manchester and Essex
Approved King’s execution BUT declined to act as judge at trial
Disapproved Cromwell’s expulsion of the Rump Parliament. Oppose by
refusing to pay taxes during the protectorate
Considered Cromwell a traitor and became a strong republican after this
Refused to elect Richard Cromwell and was instrumental in his downfall
Lucy Hutchison
Teenager during personal rule
Wrote diary in 1660s
Political viewpoint:
Puritan
Parliamentarian
Summary:
Married Colonel John Hutchinson (leading parliamentarian who signed the
death warrant of Charles)
Wrote her diary to justify her husband’s actions to her family (wasn’t
intended to be published)
Venetian Ambassador
Catholic Republic
Private intelligence reports
Meant to report what is happening quickly to the republic
Edward Hyde (earl of Clarendon)
Political viewpoint:
Rushworth collections:
John Rushworth 1612-1690
Writing about = 1618-1649
Political viewpoint:
Parliamentarian but tried to record it as accurately as possible
Cromwell’s secretary later – potential bias
Summary:
Lawyer and MP for Berwick
During intermission of parliaments (1629-40) he attended and made
shorthand notes of all important political and judicial proceedings heard
before the Star Chamber, the court of honour, and the king and council
After outbreak of war he acted as a messenger between Parliament and its
committees at Oxford and York
Secretary 1645-50 to Sir Thomas Fairfax (general of NMA)
Made peace with Charles II during restoration
Most likely:
Strafford’s trial
Battle of Naseby
Parliamentary campaigns 1644-45
Slingsby Bethel
Political viewpoint:
Parliamentarian with republican sympathies
Strongly oppose the cause of the cavaliers
Did not aprove of the Protectorate
Did not support Richard Cromwell
Summary:
MP in 1659
1659 published ‘A true and impartial Narrative of the most material
Debates and Passages in the late Parliament reprinted’
Published ‘The World’s Mistake in Oliver Cromwell’ (anonymously), 1668,
contained a severe censure of Cromwell’s foreign policy, and of his
conduct towards Lilburne and Sir Henry Vane
Sir Arthur Haselrig
, Political viewpoint:
Leading English parliamentarian from long Parliament 1640 to Cromwell’s
Protectorate 1653
Opposition to Cromwell during Protectorate
Puritan who hated Laud
Summary:
Sat in both Short and Long Parliaments in 1640 MP for Leicestershire
Involved in Bill of Attainder + played major role in the impeachment of
Strafford
One of the 5 Members Charels tried to arrest January 1642
Involved in Root and Branch petition and the militia bill 7 December 1641
Supported Cromwell during the dispute with Manchester and Essex
Approved King’s execution BUT declined to act as judge at trial
Disapproved Cromwell’s expulsion of the Rump Parliament. Oppose by
refusing to pay taxes during the protectorate
Considered Cromwell a traitor and became a strong republican after this
Refused to elect Richard Cromwell and was instrumental in his downfall
Lucy Hutchison
Teenager during personal rule
Wrote diary in 1660s
Political viewpoint:
Puritan
Parliamentarian
Summary:
Married Colonel John Hutchinson (leading parliamentarian who signed the
death warrant of Charles)
Wrote her diary to justify her husband’s actions to her family (wasn’t
intended to be published)
Venetian Ambassador
Catholic Republic
Private intelligence reports
Meant to report what is happening quickly to the republic
Edward Hyde (earl of Clarendon)
Political viewpoint:
