Colonel Birch

Colonel John Birch (September 7 1615 - May 10 1691) was a soldier in the English civil war and later Member of parliament for Leominster and Weobley, Herefordshire.

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September 7 - 1615 - May 10 - 1691 - English civil war - Member of parliament - Leominster - Weobley - Herefordshire

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Birch played a significant role in the battle of Cropredy Bridge, Oxfordshire on June 29 1644.

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Cropredy Bridge - Oxfordshire - June 29 - 1644

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On December 18 1645, Parliamentarians under the command of Birch and Colonel Morgan captured the City of Hereford.

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December 18 - 1645 - Parliamentarians - Colonel Morgan - Hereford

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In 1646 Birch besieged and captured Goodrich castle from the Royalist Sir Henry Lingen.

Related Topics:
1646 - Besieged - Goodrich - Henry Lingen

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Birch is buried in a monumental tomb in Weobley Church.

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One of the regiments of the Sealed Knot historical association is Col. John Birch's Regiment.

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