William Parker, 4th Baron Monteagle

William Parker, 4th Baron Monteagle (born 1603, died 1642), was an English nobleman known primarily for his role in the early 17th century, particularly during the tumultuous period leading up to and during the English Civil War. He is often remembered for being a prominent figure who initially supported the Parliament against King Charles I. His political activities reflected the broader conflict between royal authority and parliamentary governance. Monteagle’s legacy is intertwined with the struggles for power in England, shaping the future of the monarchy and parliamentary democracy. His family's name is also linked to the Gunpowder Plot through his ancestor, who received a warning about it.