3 May 1641: John Suckling, #poet & alleged inventor of cribbage, erstwhile MP, is investigated by a Commons committee #otd for allegedly recruiting men to spring the Earl of #Strafford from captivity
29 Apr 1641: In a speech to the House of Lords Oliver St. John, the King's Solicitor urges the Attainder of the Earl of #Strafford#otd (Moot Hall Museum, Elstow) "it was never accounted ... foul play to knock foxes & wolves on the head ... those are beasts of prey"
10 Nov 1627: Thomas, Viscount Wentworth becomes a member of the #English Privy Council #otd Future viceroy of Ireland, future Earl of #Strafford - attainted & executed May 1641 (NPG)