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Fact File: Lucy Hutchinson

Find out more about Lucy Hutchinson.

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Lucy Hutchinson

  • Born: 29 January 1620
  • Died: October 1681
  • Roundhead of Cavalier? Roundhead

Role in the Civil War

Lucy Hutchinson was the wife of Parliamentary soldier Colonel John Hutchinson. During the Civil War Lucy helped care for both Parliamentarian and Royalist soldiers who were hurt during the fighting.

Did you know?

Lucy Hutchinson is famous for writing Memoirs of the Life of Colonel Hutchinson. This book is considered important because it provides an insight into what life was like during the British Civil Wars.




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