Thomas Fairfax

thumb|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 Fairfax, whose name in arms through Europe ringsFilling each mouths with envy or with praise,And all her jealous monarchs with amaze. John Milton, "On the Lord General Fairfax at the Siege of Colchester" (1648) External links Category:Military leaders from England Category:1671 deaths Category:Politicians from England Category:Commander-in-Chief of the Forces (United Kingdom)