John Fenwick (MP for Morpeth) facts for kids
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John Fenwick
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Battle of Marston Moor, where Fenwick was killed on 2 July 1644
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| Member of Parliament for Morpeth |
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| In office November 1640 – January 1644 (excluded) |
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| Born | 14 January 1602 Wallington Hall Yorkshire |
| Died | 2 July 1644 (aged 42) Long Marston, North Yorkshire |
| Nationality | English |
| Spouse | Mary Selby |
| Alma mater | Trinity College, Cambridge |
| Occupation | MP and soldier |
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| Allegiance |  Royalist |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | Colonel John Fenwick’s Troop of Dragoons |
| Battles/wars | First English Civil War Skirmish at Corbridge; Siege of Newcastle; Battle of Marston Moor † |
John Fenwick (born January 14, 1602 – died July 2, 1644) was an important person in English history. He was a Member of Parliament (MP) from Northumberland. He fought and died as a soldier for the Royalist army during the First English Civil War.
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Who Was John Fenwick?
John Fenwick was the only son of Sir John Fenwick, 1st Baronet. His family lived at Wallington Hall in Northumberland. His mother was Katherine, who was the sister of Sir Henry Slingsby, 1st Baronet.
John Fenwick later married Mary. She was the daughter of Sir George Selby. His family was from Whitehouse, County Durham.
His Education and Early Life
John Fenwick went to Trinity College, Cambridge in 1628. This is a very old and famous university. After that, he studied law at Gray's Inn in 1630. This training helped him prepare for a life in public service.
Fenwick's Role in Parliament
In November 1640, John Fenwick became a Member of Parliament. He represented the area of Morpeth in Northumberland. This Parliament was known as the Long Parliament. Being an MP meant he helped make laws for England.
However, England was heading towards a big conflict. The country was divided between the King and Parliament.
Fighting in the English Civil War
The English Civil War began in 1642. John Fenwick chose to support King Charles I. He joined the King's side, known as the Royalists.
Leading Soldiers
In early 1644, Fenwick formed his own group of soldiers. These were called dragoons. Dragoons were soldiers who rode horses but fought on foot. His group was part of the Royalist Northern Army. Because he joined the King's army, he was removed from Parliament on January 22, 1644.
Key Battles and His Death
John Fenwick's dragoons took part in several important events. They were at the siege of Newcastle. A siege is when an army surrounds a town or castle to try and capture it. They also fought in a small battle near Corbridge in 1644.
Sadly, John Fenwick was killed in a major battle. This was the Battle of Marston Moor on July 2, 1644. It was one of the biggest and most important battles of the English Civil War. He died fighting for the Royalist cause.
