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A36487 The Dovvnfall of greatnesse for the losse of goodnesse, a poem, or, A short survey of Thomas Lord Wentworth late Earle of Strafford, lord lieutenant generall of His Majesties army, generall, governour, and lord lieutenant of Ireland, lord president of the councell established in the north parts of England, and of the county and city of York : one of His Majesties most honourable privie councell, and knight of the noble order of the garter : his history and tragedy : who was accused and impeached of high treason, arraigned, found guilty, condemned, and beheaded on Tower-hill, May 12, 1641. 1641 (1641) Wing D2086; ESTC R204322 3,197 9

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