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Sir Anthony JACKSON
- Born: 3 Sep 1599, Killingswold Grove, Yorkshire, England
- Marriage: Unknown
- Died: 1666, Ireland at age 67
 General
Notes:
A strong supporter of the cause of
the House of Stuart; admitted to the Inner Chamber Temple in 1616, becoming a
gentleman of the Privy Chamber and friend of Charles I. He also served as
private secretary to George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham, Prime Minister of
England, until the Duke as assassinated in August 1628. he was knighted at
Breda, Holland in 1650 and acted as hereald in proclaiming Charles Stuart, King
of England in 1651. He was taken prisoner at the battle of Worcester, escaped
with other prisoners, but was recaptured by Cromwell's forces and because of his
loyalty to the throne, was committed a close prisoner in the Tower November 1,
1651. At the end of 8 years, he was released, his property either confiscated or
dissipated by his enemies.
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