David Walter (died 1679) was a British Cavalier who served as

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under

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. Walter was the third son of the judge Sir John Walter. In 1636, Walter inherited

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upon the death of his stepmother. He married Elizabeth, the daughter of

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, but had no children. He was Elizabeth's second husband.

Career

He was appointed the Royalist

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in 1645. In September 7, 1645, he led the Royalists alongside Colonel Ledge (then Governor of Oxford) in a raid against the Parliamentary forces in

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led by Colonel Richard Greaves. During the reign of Charles I, he was a colonel of a regiment of horse. After the English Restoration, he was rewarded for his support of the King with an appointment as

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and as the Chief Baron of the Exchequer. In 1670, he was appointed

, and held that office until his death in 1679. Wolvercote passed to his nephew,

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Walter, David 1679 deaths High Sheriffs of Oxfordshire