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Ordinance Enactment

When
17 February 1645
Where
England
Part of
Founding of the New Model Army

The New Model Army Ordinance became law, appointing Fairfax and Skippon to key command roles.

On 17 February 1645, the Ordinance was enacted. Sir Thomas Fairfax was appointed Captain General and Philip Skippon Major General of the Foot, formalizing the army's leadership structure.

Sources

  1. New Model Army Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-24

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