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| | The English Revolution, 1647-49 |
 | | Thomas Rainborough (d.1648) was one of the leaders of the Leveller soldiers in 1647, and he opposed all attempts at compromise with Charles I. Yet as vice-admiral in 1648, his imperious conduct helped provoke his squadron into declaring for the King. |
 | | He helped lead the Leveller soldiers in 1647, but remained in Cromwell's confidence and was made governor of Portland. |
 | | By 30 July 1647, fifty-eight Members had fled to the Army (including the Speaker, William Lenthall), as had Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester (who was Speaker of the House of Lords) along with eight other peers. |
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