Harrison Thomas

Harrison, Thomas (1606-60), one of Cromwell's generals and a Fifth Monarchy man, the place of whose birth and parentage are disputed, is first heard of at the beginning of the Great Rebellion. He served under Fleetwood at Marston Moor, and was sent to report the result to the committee of both kingdoms. He was also present at Naseby and at the storming of Basing. In 1646 he entered Parliament, but subsequently took peirt with the army against it. He was active in bringing on the trial of Charles I., and was a member of the High Court. He distinguished himself at Worcester, and was a member of the Council of State when the Rump was dissolved. He afterwards intrigued with the Anabaptists, and was imprisoned. At the Restoration he was tried and executed as a regicide, being one of the seven excepted from the Act of Indemnity.