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Thomas Fairfax, English army officer and politician, known for english army officer and politician, died on 1671-11-12.

Thomas Fairfax, English army officer and politician, known for english army officer and politician, died on 1671-11-12. Sir Thomas Fairfax (17 January 1612 – 12 November 1671) was an English army officer and politician who commanded the New Model Army from 1645 to 1650 during the English Civil War. Because of his dark hair, he was known as "Black Tom" to his loyal troops.

Historical Significance

Thomas Fairfax is English army officer and politician.

Key People

Thomas Fairfax

army officer and politician

English army officer and politician

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  2. France and Bavaria sign military assistance treaty

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Events After

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  4. John Maitland, administrator of Scotland for Charles II, made the Duke of Lauderdale and Earl of March

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Thomas Fairfax, English army officer and politician, known for english army officer and politician, died on 1671-11-12. Sir Thomas Fairfax (17 January 1612 – 12 November 1671) was an English army officer and politician who commanded the New Model Army from 1645 to 1650 during the English Civil War. Because of his dark hair, he was known as "Black Tom" to his loyal troops.
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Thomas Fairfax is English army officer and politician.
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