John Hewson - Colonel, parliamentarian, regicide
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John Hewson - Colonel, parliamentarian, regicide
Colonel John Hewson (Hughson) (-1662) - A shoemaker who rose to rank of general in Cromwells army and was a soldier in the New Model Army. In 1648, Hewson played a key role in Prides Purge and the Armys occupation of London. In 1649, he signed the death warrant of King Charles I, making him a regicide. He escaped at the Restoration and lived in exile. Date: circa 1640s
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Colonel Hewson Parliamentarian Regicide Seventeenth Shoemaker Hughson
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This evocative 17th century portrait captures the enigmatic figure of Colonel John Hewson, a man who defied the social and political norms of his time. Born as a humble shoemaker, Hewson's life took an unexpected turn when he joined the New Model Army under Oliver Cromwell. His military prowess and unwavering commitment to the Parliamentarian cause saw him rise through the ranks, becoming a trusted colonel and a key player in the Army's pivotal moments. In 1648, Hewson played a crucial role in Pride's Purge, an event that saw the forcible expulsion of Presbyterian members of Parliament, paving the way for the Army's occupation of London. The following year, Hewson signed the death warrant of King Charles I, making him one of the regicides, or regicides, who were responsible for the monarch's execution. Despite the revolutionary fervor that swept through England during this period, Hewson's actions were not without consequence. With the Restoration of the monarchy in 1660, Hewson went into exile to avoid persecution. This haunting portrait, likely taken during the 1640s, offers a glimpse into the life of a man who defied convention and played a pivotal role in the English Civil War and the trial of a monarch. The intricacies of 17th century English history come alive in this powerful image of Colonel John Hewson, a shoemaker turned general, soldier, and regicide. This portrait, from the extensive collection of Mary Evans Prints Online, is a testament to the rich and complex history of this period and the individuals who shaped it.
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