Banbury Mutiny
- When
- 1649
- Where
- Burford
- Episodes
- 1
In May 1649, the Banbury mutiny of New Model Army soldiers supporting Leveller demands ended with the execution of its leaders. After failing to achieve their aims, key figures were imprisoned in Burford and subsequently shot on 17 May 1649.
Episodes
Background and detail
Background. The Banbury mutiny involved soldiers within the English New Model Army who aligned with Leveller political demands. The group, commanded by Captain William Thompson, consisted of approximately 400 troopers who sought to advance specific political aims through military dissent.
Execution of Leaders. On 17 May 1649, the remaining leaders of the mutiny were executed by shooting. The individuals killed included Private John Church, Corporal Perkins, and Cornet James Thompson, the brother of the mutiny's commander, William Thompson.
People involved
- William Thompson · Commander of the mutineers
- James Thompson · Cornet and executed leader
- John Church · Private and executed leader
- Corporal Perkins · Corporal and executed leader
- Oliver Cromwell · Military commander who attacked the mutineers
Sources
- Banbury mutiny Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-26
- Levellers Wikipedia
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