Thomas Fairfax

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.

Quotes

 * I must needs say my judgement was for the Parliament, as the King's, and Kingdom's, great and safest Council.
 * "Short Memorials of some things to be cleared during my Command in the Army [1645 to 1650 A.D.]", in Stuart Tracts 1603–1693, ed. C. H. Frith, p. 353

Quotes about Fairfax
Filling each mouths with envy or with praise, And all her jealous monarchs with amaze.
 * Fairfax, whose name in arms through Europe rings
 * John Milton, "On the Lord General Fairfax at the Siege of Colchester" (1648)