Philip Twisleton
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Philip Twisleton, born c. 1616, died 13 June 1678, was a member of the landed gentry from Yorkshire, who served as a colonel in the New Model Army during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms.
Philip Twisleton | |
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1877 painting of the fight for Preston Bridge, part of the Battle of Preston | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Uncertain, probably c. 1616 |
| Died | 13 June 1678 (aged 61) |
| Spouse | Ann Brograve |
| Children | John (died 1721); Thomas |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Parliamentarian |
| Years of service | 1642 to 1660 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Battles/wars | |
Biography
Philip Twisleton was the son of John Twislkton, of Drax and Barley, Yorkshire, and of Horsmans Place in Dartford, and Margaret, daughter of William Constable.[1] He had an elder brother, John (1614–1682), and a younger, George (1618–1667), who also served in the Parliamentarian army.
Twisleton was colonel of a cavalry regiment in the New Model Army,[2] and was knighted by Oliver Cromwell, the Lord Protector, on 1 February 1658. The knighthood was voided after the Stuart Restoration in May 1660.[3][1]
Family
Philip Twisleton married Ann, daughter of John Brograve (born 1597) of Hamells and Hannah, daughter of Sir Thomas Barnardiston.[4] They had two sons:
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