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Walter Erle

1586–1665

Nationality
Kingdom of England
Occupation
politician

Sir Walter Erle (or Earle; 22 November 1586 – 1 September 1665) was an English landowner and politician who sat in the House of Commons at various times between 1614 and 1648.

Incarceration history

Facilities

  1. Fleet Prison
    Dates unknown

Biography

Sir Walter Erle (or Earle; 22 November 1586 – 1 September 1665) was an English landowner and politician who sat in the House of Commons at various times between 1614 and 1648. He was a vigorous opponent of King Charles I in the Parliamentary cause both before and during the English Civil War.

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