John Hampden
An engraving of John Hampden (1594-1643) a noted Parliamentarian, strongly opposed to Charles I. His attempted imprisonment by the King precipitated the Civil War, during which he was killed at the Battle of Thame.
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An engraving of John Hampden (1594-1643) a noted Parliamentarian, strongly opposed to Charles I. His attempted imprisonment by the King precipitated the Civil War, during which he was killed at the Battle of Thame.
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