Henry Ireton and the English Revolution

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Henry Ireton, a devout Puritan and key figure in the New Model Army, played a crucial role in the English Civil War, particularly in the execution of King Charles I. His close relationship with Oliver Cromwell, highlighted by his marriage to Cromwell's daughter, influenced Cromwell's decision to become a regicide. As a significant political thinker and negotiator, Ireton authored important documents like the Heads of the Proposals and the 1648 Remonstrance. He later served as Lord Deputy in Ireland until his death in 1651.