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Fairfax [ˈfɛəfæks]

(Biographies / Fairfax, Thomas (1612-1671) M, English, MILITARY: general, POLITICS: statesman) Thomas, 3rd Baron Fairfax. 1612-71, English general and statesman: commanded the Parliamentary army (1645-50), defeating Charles I at Naseby (1645). He was instrumental in restoring Charles II to the throne (1660)

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