Colonel Romsey: the life in full

Key Points

• To provide a complete account of Colonel John Romsey's life, encompassing his military, political, and personal experiences.
• Reviewed existing literature on Colonel Romsey's military career from the 1660s.
• Investigated new evidence from the 1670s regarding his time in Bristol.
• Analyzed his role in political events of the 1680s and examined his personal documents, including his will.
• Presented previously undocumented details of Romsey's life in Bristol during the 1670s.
• Questioned the established narrative regarding his role as an agent and the implications of his turning king’s evidence.
• Provided insights into his marriage to Lady Ann Smythe through the discovery of his will.

Abstract