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When Charles the First Was King · Character

Lord Newcastle

A prominent Royalist commander in the north of England.

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Also known as Lord Newcastle, Newcastle, the Marquis of Newcastle, Marquis, The Marquis of Newcastle

First appearance: Of the Great Fight at Marston Moor

Lord Newcastle shows up with force in Of the Great Fight at Marston Moor. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Receives Will's despatch, advises waiting for reinforcements, but obeys Prince Rupert's decision to fight.
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In Of the Great Fight at Marston Moor: Receives Will's despatch, advises waiting for reinforcements, but obeys Prince Rupert's decision to fight. Later, in Of the Progress of the Fight: Mentioned as leaving the country…

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