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Charles Worsley
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Major-General Charles Worsley (1622–1656)
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| Born | 24 June 1622 |
| Died | 12 June 1656 (aged 33) St. James's, London
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| Resting place | Henry VII's chapel in Westminster Abbey |
| Nationality | English |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Booth (1644–1649)
Dorothy Kenyon (1652–1656)
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| Parent(s) | Ralph Worsley and Isabel née Massey |
Charles Worsley (born June 24, 1622 – died June 12, 1656) was an English soldier and a leader in politics. He strongly supported Oliver Cromwell, who was a very powerful figure at the time. Charles Worsley was an officer in the army that fought for Parliament during the English Civil War. He also helped govern England during a period called the Commonwealth of England. In 1654, he became a member of the House of Commons, which is like a parliament or congress. He later helped rule a large area of England as a 'Major-General'.
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Charles Worsley's Life Story
Charles Worsley was born in 1622. His father was Ralph Worsley, who lived at a place called The Platt in Rusholme. His mother was Isabel Massy.
Charles became a captain in the army that supported Parliament in 1644. This was during the English Civil War. By 1650, he was a lieutenant colonel. He led a group of soldiers from Lancashire for Oliver Cromwell. In 1651, he helped take control of the Isle of Man.
Helping Cromwell
In 1653, Charles Worsley led the soldiers who removed the Long Parliament. This was a group of politicians who had been in power for a long time. When Oliver Cromwell wanted them to leave, Worsley was in charge. He even took away the "bauble", which was a special staff that showed the Parliament's power.
A Leader in Parliament
In 1654, Charles Worsley was chosen to be the first Member of Parliament for Manchester. He joined the First Protectorate Parliament. This was a new government set up by Oliver Cromwell.
Later, during a time called the "Rule of the Major-Generals", Worsley became a governor. He was in charge of a large area that included Cheshire, Lancashire, and Staffordshire. He made sure people followed strict rules. For example, he stopped horse-racing and put people in jail who were against the government. He tried to make society better based on his own beliefs.
Charles Worsley died suddenly in 1656 when he was only 33 years old. He was buried in the Henry VII Chapel inside Westminster Abbey. This is a very important church in London.
The Worsley Family and Platt Hall
A part of the Worsley family lived at Platt Hall in Lancashire. Today, this area is called Fallowfield in Manchester. Ralph Worsley bought the hall in 1625 from the Platt family. This Ralph Worsley was related to Charles Worsley.
The Worsley family lived at Platt Hall until 1906. At that time, the city of Manchester was growing. The family sold the hall to the Manchester Corporation, which is like the city council.
One member of this family was Elizabeth Tindal-Carill-Worsley. She was the great-granddaughter of a famous scientist named Erasmus Darwin. Her grandson, Group Captain Nicolas Tindal-Carill-Worsley, was a pilot in the Second World War. He was also a key person in the famous "Great Escape".
