Brent gave evidence against Laud in his trial in 1644. After Laud was executed on 10 January 1645, John Greaves, one of the subwardens of Merton and Savilian Professor of Astronomy, drew up a petition for Brent's removal from office; Brent was deposed by Charles I on 27 January 1646 and replaced by William Harvey.
brent gave evidence against laud in his trial in 1644 after laud was executed on 10 january 1645 john greaves one of the subwardens of merton and savilian professor of astronomy drew up a petition for brent's removal from office; brent was deposed by charles i on 27 january 1646 and replaced by william harvey