Lord Fairfax of Cameron is a title in the Peerage of Scotland. Despite holding a Scottish peerage, the Lords Fairfax of Cameron are members of an ancient Yorkshire family, of which the Fairfax Baronets of The Holmes are members of another branch. From 1515 to about 1700 the family resided at Denton Hall.
Both his son Ferdinando, the second Lord, and grandson, Thomas, the third Lord, served as prominent military commanders in the cause of Parliament during the Civil War. On the latter's death in 1671 the title passed to his first cousin, the fourth Lord. He was the son of Reverend the Hon. Henry Fairfax, second son of the first Lord, and notably represented Yorkshire in the House of Commons. His son, the fifth Lord, sat as a Member of Parliament for Malton and Yorkshire.
Thomas Fairfax, 3rd Lord Fairfax of Cameron (17 January 1612 – 12 November 1671) was a general and Parliamentary commander-in-chief during the English Civil War. An adept and talented commander, Fairfax led Parliament to many victories, notably the crucial battle of Naseby, becoming effectively military ruler of the new republic, but was eventually overshadowed by his subordinate Oliver Cromwell, who was more politically adept and radical in action against Charles I. Fairfax became unhappy with Cromwell's policy and publicly refused to take part in Charles's show trial. Eventually he resigned leaving Cromwell to control the republic. Because of this, and also his honourable battlefield conduct and his active role in the Restoration of the monarchy after Cromwell's death, he was exempted from the retribution exacted on many other leaders of the revolution. His dark hair and eyes and a swarthy complexion earned him the nickname "Black Tom".
Sir Thomas Fairfax (c. 1450 – March 31, 1505) was the first member of the Fairfax family to own Gilling Castle, near Gilling East, North Yorkshire, England. He is a direct ancestor of both Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and The Duchess of Cambridge.
He was born Thomas Fairfax of Walton and was presumably a supporter of the House of York in the Wars of the Roses. Fairfax's original home was near the Battle of Towton, which decided the outcome of that war. From 1489 to 1492, he successfully claimed the ownership of the Gilling Estate during two inquisitions. Before Fairfax, the de Etton family had owned this estate. However, in 1349, Margaret de Etton, the sister of Thomas de Etton—who owned the estate at that time and erected its tower keep—married Fairfax's ancestor, also named Thomas Fairfax. She entered an agreement that, should the de Etton family fail, the estate would be inherited by the Fairfax family. Thus, historian John Marwood wrote that "it could be argued that the rightful heirs had at last come home." When Fairfax received the estate, he became the Fairfax of Walton and Gilling.
Thomas Fairfax & The Exhumed Body: Siege of Colchester
The Siege of Colchester was the final and most important battle of The Second English Civil War. Mixed in with a few fruity tactics from Thomas Fairfax and his band of merry Parliamentarians.
published: 10 Apr 2020
Black Tom Fairfax - the rider of the white vale
Another poorly known but great English Hero. Sir Thomas Fairfax, the "rider of the white vale", Parliamentary general, commander in chief of the "New Model Army" and yet supplanted in the popular imagination by people like Oliver Cromwell.
A description of his life and career.
published: 01 Nov 2023
Fairfax, Factions and the English Civil War
"Fairfax, Factions and the English Civil War" tells the story of the splintering of the Parliamentary cause in the English Civil War (or Wars of the Three Kingdoms) through the figure of General Thomas Fairfax. It covers the emergence of the Levellers and True Levellers or Diggers. This is a sequel to "Apocalyptic Sects and the English Civil War." Central to these splinter groups is land policy, specifically the Dissolution of the Monasteries a century previously and the enclosures (privatisation of common land and resulting controversy). It also covers Fairfax's retreat to his estate, Nun Appleton House, in the company of the poet Andrew Marvell.
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published: 19 Dec 2020
Charles I: Killing a King - Thomas Fairfax scenes
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published: 22 Dec 2019
Sir Thomas Fairfax
Sir Thomas Fairfax, one of the most powerful and influential Parliamentarians during the British Civil Wars, explains his part in the war and the execution of King Charles I.
Talking Heads films from the National Civil War Centre are intended for use in the classroom, particularly in secondary schools. Email us for supporting materials. [email protected]
published: 22 Jan 2020
Thomas Fairfax III - General
By Linda Alchin https://plus.google.com/+LindaAlchin?rel=author
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published: 11 Feb 2014
Prof Andrew Hopper on Lord Thomas Fairfax and his wheelchair
Prof Andrew Hopper is Director of English Local History at the University of Leicester. Here he shines a light on an artefact on display in the National Civil War Centre - Lord Thomas Fairfax's fascinating wheelchair.
published: 20 Jan 2023
The Lord Fairfax - George Washington Connection
Lord Fairfax, whose full name was Thomas Fairfax, the 6th Lord of Cameron, was born on October 22, 1693, in Kent, England. He hailed from an illustrious family with a history of military service and political involvement. In 1719, he was granted a vast land known as the Northern Neck in Virginia, totaling over 5 million acres, which included the Shenandoah and South Branch Potomac valleys. In 1748, Lord Fairfax met a 16-year-old George Washington, a distant relative of the Fairfax family. Impressed by Washington's talents, Fairfaxe employed him to survey his lands west of the Blue Ridge Mountains, fostering a deep friendship between the two. Fairfax's support played a crucial role in Washington's rise to political and social prominence. Despite remaining a loyalist during the American Revo...
published: 08 Aug 2023
Battle Of Naseby: How The English Civil War Was Won | Absolute History
The battle of Naseby was fought on the foggy morning of 14th June 1645 and is considered one of the most important battles in the English Civil War. Sir Thomas Fairfax, Captain-General of Parliament's New Model Army, led his troops to victory over King Charles I. Charles escaped, but the destruction of his forces meant that his ultimate defeat was simply a question of time.
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published: 23 Apr 2023
Sir Thomas Fairfax March
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The Siege of Colchester was the final and most important battle of The Second English Civil War. Mixed in with a few fruity tactics from Thomas Fairfax and his ...
The Siege of Colchester was the final and most important battle of The Second English Civil War. Mixed in with a few fruity tactics from Thomas Fairfax and his band of merry Parliamentarians.
The Siege of Colchester was the final and most important battle of The Second English Civil War. Mixed in with a few fruity tactics from Thomas Fairfax and his band of merry Parliamentarians.
Another poorly known but great English Hero. Sir Thomas Fairfax, the "rider of the white vale", Parliamentary general, commander in chief of the "New Model Arm...
Another poorly known but great English Hero. Sir Thomas Fairfax, the "rider of the white vale", Parliamentary general, commander in chief of the "New Model Army" and yet supplanted in the popular imagination by people like Oliver Cromwell.
A description of his life and career.
Another poorly known but great English Hero. Sir Thomas Fairfax, the "rider of the white vale", Parliamentary general, commander in chief of the "New Model Army" and yet supplanted in the popular imagination by people like Oliver Cromwell.
A description of his life and career.
"Fairfax, Factions and the English Civil War" tells the story of the splintering of the Parliamentary cause in the English Civil War (or Wars of the Three Kingd...
"Fairfax, Factions and the English Civil War" tells the story of the splintering of the Parliamentary cause in the English Civil War (or Wars of the Three Kingdoms) through the figure of General Thomas Fairfax. It covers the emergence of the Levellers and True Levellers or Diggers. This is a sequel to "Apocalyptic Sects and the English Civil War." Central to these splinter groups is land policy, specifically the Dissolution of the Monasteries a century previously and the enclosures (privatisation of common land and resulting controversy). It also covers Fairfax's retreat to his estate, Nun Appleton House, in the company of the poet Andrew Marvell.
#EnglishCivilWar #sects
"Fairfax, Factions and the English Civil War" tells the story of the splintering of the Parliamentary cause in the English Civil War (or Wars of the Three Kingdoms) through the figure of General Thomas Fairfax. It covers the emergence of the Levellers and True Levellers or Diggers. This is a sequel to "Apocalyptic Sects and the English Civil War." Central to these splinter groups is land policy, specifically the Dissolution of the Monasteries a century previously and the enclosures (privatisation of common land and resulting controversy). It also covers Fairfax's retreat to his estate, Nun Appleton House, in the company of the poet Andrew Marvell.
#EnglishCivilWar #sects
Sir Thomas Fairfax, one of the most powerful and influential Parliamentarians during the British Civil Wars, explains his part in the war and the execution of K...
Sir Thomas Fairfax, one of the most powerful and influential Parliamentarians during the British Civil Wars, explains his part in the war and the execution of King Charles I.
Talking Heads films from the National Civil War Centre are intended for use in the classroom, particularly in secondary schools. Email us for supporting materials. [email protected]
Sir Thomas Fairfax, one of the most powerful and influential Parliamentarians during the British Civil Wars, explains his part in the war and the execution of King Charles I.
Talking Heads films from the National Civil War Centre are intended for use in the classroom, particularly in secondary schools. Email us for supporting materials. [email protected]
Prof Andrew Hopper is Director of English Local History at the University of Leicester. Here he shines a light on an artefact on display in the National Civil ...
Prof Andrew Hopper is Director of English Local History at the University of Leicester. Here he shines a light on an artefact on display in the National Civil War Centre - Lord Thomas Fairfax's fascinating wheelchair.
Prof Andrew Hopper is Director of English Local History at the University of Leicester. Here he shines a light on an artefact on display in the National Civil War Centre - Lord Thomas Fairfax's fascinating wheelchair.
Lord Fairfax, whose full name was Thomas Fairfax, the 6th Lord of Cameron, was born on October 22, 1693, in Kent, England. He hailed from an illustrious family ...
Lord Fairfax, whose full name was Thomas Fairfax, the 6th Lord of Cameron, was born on October 22, 1693, in Kent, England. He hailed from an illustrious family with a history of military service and political involvement. In 1719, he was granted a vast land known as the Northern Neck in Virginia, totaling over 5 million acres, which included the Shenandoah and South Branch Potomac valleys. In 1748, Lord Fairfax met a 16-year-old George Washington, a distant relative of the Fairfax family. Impressed by Washington's talents, Fairfaxe employed him to survey his lands west of the Blue Ridge Mountains, fostering a deep friendship between the two. Fairfax's support played a crucial role in Washington's rise to political and social prominence. Despite remaining a loyalist during the American Revolution, Fairfax's lands were safeguarded, thanks to Washington's protection. Lord Fairfax passed away on December 7, 1781, at Greenway Court, witnessing the birth of a new nation, the United States of America, influenced by his protégé, George Washington.
Lord Fairfax, whose full name was Thomas Fairfax, the 6th Lord of Cameron, was born on October 22, 1693, in Kent, England. He hailed from an illustrious family with a history of military service and political involvement. In 1719, he was granted a vast land known as the Northern Neck in Virginia, totaling over 5 million acres, which included the Shenandoah and South Branch Potomac valleys. In 1748, Lord Fairfax met a 16-year-old George Washington, a distant relative of the Fairfax family. Impressed by Washington's talents, Fairfaxe employed him to survey his lands west of the Blue Ridge Mountains, fostering a deep friendship between the two. Fairfax's support played a crucial role in Washington's rise to political and social prominence. Despite remaining a loyalist during the American Revolution, Fairfax's lands were safeguarded, thanks to Washington's protection. Lord Fairfax passed away on December 7, 1781, at Greenway Court, witnessing the birth of a new nation, the United States of America, influenced by his protégé, George Washington.
The battle of Naseby was fought on the foggy morning of 14th June 1645 and is considered one of the most important battles in the English Civil War. Sir Thomas ...
The battle of Naseby was fought on the foggy morning of 14th June 1645 and is considered one of the most important battles in the English Civil War. Sir Thomas Fairfax, Captain-General of Parliament's New Model Army, led his troops to victory over King Charles I. Charles escaped, but the destruction of his forces meant that his ultimate defeat was simply a question of time.
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The battle of Naseby was fought on the foggy morning of 14th June 1645 and is considered one of the most important battles in the English Civil War. Sir Thomas Fairfax, Captain-General of Parliament's New Model Army, led his troops to victory over King Charles I. Charles escaped, but the destruction of his forces meant that his ultimate defeat was simply a question of time.
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Sir Thomas Fairfax March · Darren Hayman & The Short Parliament
Bugbears
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Released on: 2013-07-15
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Sir Thomas Fairfax March · Darren Hayman & The Short Parliament
Bugbears
℗ Belka
Released on: 2013-07-15
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Provided to YouTube by IIP-DDS
Sir Thomas Fairfax March · Darren Hayman & The Short Parliament
Bugbears
℗ Belka
Released on: 2013-07-15
Auto-generated by YouTube.
The Siege of Colchester was the final and most important battle of The Second English Civil War. Mixed in with a few fruity tactics from Thomas Fairfax and his band of merry Parliamentarians.
Another poorly known but great English Hero. Sir Thomas Fairfax, the "rider of the white vale", Parliamentary general, commander in chief of the "New Model Army" and yet supplanted in the popular imagination by people like Oliver Cromwell.
A description of his life and career.
"Fairfax, Factions and the English Civil War" tells the story of the splintering of the Parliamentary cause in the English Civil War (or Wars of the Three Kingdoms) through the figure of General Thomas Fairfax. It covers the emergence of the Levellers and True Levellers or Diggers. This is a sequel to "Apocalyptic Sects and the English Civil War." Central to these splinter groups is land policy, specifically the Dissolution of the Monasteries a century previously and the enclosures (privatisation of common land and resulting controversy). It also covers Fairfax's retreat to his estate, Nun Appleton House, in the company of the poet Andrew Marvell.
#EnglishCivilWar #sects
Sir Thomas Fairfax, one of the most powerful and influential Parliamentarians during the British Civil Wars, explains his part in the war and the execution of King Charles I.
Talking Heads films from the National Civil War Centre are intended for use in the classroom, particularly in secondary schools. Email us for supporting materials. [email protected]
Prof Andrew Hopper is Director of English Local History at the University of Leicester. Here he shines a light on an artefact on display in the National Civil War Centre - Lord Thomas Fairfax's fascinating wheelchair.
Lord Fairfax, whose full name was Thomas Fairfax, the 6th Lord of Cameron, was born on October 22, 1693, in Kent, England. He hailed from an illustrious family with a history of military service and political involvement. In 1719, he was granted a vast land known as the Northern Neck in Virginia, totaling over 5 million acres, which included the Shenandoah and South Branch Potomac valleys. In 1748, Lord Fairfax met a 16-year-old George Washington, a distant relative of the Fairfax family. Impressed by Washington's talents, Fairfaxe employed him to survey his lands west of the Blue Ridge Mountains, fostering a deep friendship between the two. Fairfax's support played a crucial role in Washington's rise to political and social prominence. Despite remaining a loyalist during the American Revolution, Fairfax's lands were safeguarded, thanks to Washington's protection. Lord Fairfax passed away on December 7, 1781, at Greenway Court, witnessing the birth of a new nation, the United States of America, influenced by his protégé, George Washington.
The battle of Naseby was fought on the foggy morning of 14th June 1645 and is considered one of the most important battles in the English Civil War. Sir Thomas Fairfax, Captain-General of Parliament's New Model Army, led his troops to victory over King Charles I. Charles escaped, but the destruction of his forces meant that his ultimate defeat was simply a question of time.
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Lord Fairfax of Cameron is a title in the Peerage of Scotland. Despite holding a Scottish peerage, the Lords Fairfax of Cameron are members of an ancient Yorkshire family, of which the Fairfax Baronets of The Holmes are members of another branch. From 1515 to about 1700 the family resided at Denton Hall.
Both his son Ferdinando, the second Lord, and grandson, Thomas, the third Lord, served as prominent military commanders in the cause of Parliament during the Civil War. On the latter's death in 1671 the title passed to his first cousin, the fourth Lord. He was the son of Reverend the Hon. Henry Fairfax, second son of the first Lord, and notably represented Yorkshire in the House of Commons. His son, the fifth Lord, sat as a Member of Parliament for Malton and Yorkshire.