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5 unusual facts about Charles Fleetwood

Battle of Upton

Cromwell, the same day, sent his second in command (General Charles Fleetwood) to take the command at Upton, ordering him at once to march there with a large force of troops, the whole of Colonels Lambert and Deane's brigades.

Battle of Worcester

Lieutenant-General Charles Fleetwood began to draw together the midland contingents at Banbury.

John Fowke

He was one of the committee chosen by the City of London to confer with Charles Fleetwood, 9 December 1659.

Third English Civil War

Cromwell took with him Lieutenant-General Charles Fleetwood and Major-General John Lambert, and his forces numbered about 10,000 foot and 5,000 horse.

Wallingford House party

The Wallingford House party were a group of senior officers (Grandees) of the New Model Army who met at Wallingford House, the London home of Charles Fleetwood.