John Hutchinson (Roundhead)
Colonel John Hutchinson (1615–1664) was an English politician and military leader who played a significant role during the English Civil War. He was a Member of the House of Commons of England from 1648 to 1653 and briefly in 1660. Hutchinson was a prominent Puritan leader and served in the parliamentary army. As a member of the high court of justice in 1649, he was the 13th of 59 Commissioners who signed the death warrant of King Charles I. Post-Restoration, he was exempted from the general pardon, barring him from holding public office. Accused of involvement in the Farnley Wood Plot in 1663, he was imprisoned and died in custody.
John Hutchinson | |
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Colonel John Hutchinson | |
| Member of the House of Commons of England | |
| In office 1648 – 1653, briefly in 1660 | |
| Governor of Nottingham Castle and Town | |
| Assumed office 29 June 1643 | |
| Commissioner for Exclusion from Sacrament in 1646 and Commissioner for Scandalous Offences in 1648 | |
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| Born | September 18, 1615 Owthorpe Hall, Nottinghamshire |
| Died | September 11, 1664 (aged 48) Sandown Castle, Kent |
| Cause of death | Fever |
| Nationality | English |
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Lucy Apsley (before 1664) |
| Children | 9, including John and Barbara |
| Parent(s) | Thomas Hutchinson and Margaret Byron |
| Relatives | Sir John Byron (Maternal Grandfather) |
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| Years of service | English Civil War Period |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Battles/wars | English Civil War |
He invested very successfully in buying paintings from the art collection of Charles I after his execution, spending very large amounts relative to his wealth. After a few years, he resold them for substantial profits.