Significant Profiles

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This page is part of the Laugharne, Lawhorn, Lawhon Name Study

Explanation

Lawhons and related variations of the name who have significant accomplishments should be listed on this page.

List in alphabetical order.

Please include some words describing the significant accomplishment(s).

Profiles:

Rowland Laugharne MP (abt.1607-1675)

He was a co-leader of Welsh forces on the Parliamentary side in the First English War - 1642-46 and a co-leader of Welsh forces in support of the Royalist side in the Second English War - 1648.

His forces won in the first war, but he was defeated by a force led by Oliver Cromwell in the second.

Tried and convicted for treason he ended up being pardoned.