Thomas Wentworth

1st Earl of Strafford, English earl and politician (1593–1641)

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Lived: 1593–1641
Born: London
Died: Tower Hill
Nationality: Kingdom of England
Known as: military personnel, politician
Era: Renaissance

Works (3)

I would desire that every man would lay his hand on his heart, and consider seriously whether the beginning of the people's happiness should be written in letters of blood.

Heart

A Prince that loseth the Force and Example of his Punishments, loseth withal the greatest Part of his Dominion.

Wisdom

Divide not between Protestant and Papist. Divide not nationally, betwixt English and Irish. The King makes no distinction betwixt you.

Politics & Power

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