Long Parliament

noun

, English History.

1. the Parliament that assembled November 3, 1640, was expelled by Cromwell in 1653, reconvened in 1659, and was dissolved in 1660.

Long Parliament

noun

1. See Rump Parliament
   the Parliament summoned by Charles I that assembled on Nov 3, 1640, was expelled by Cromwell in 1653, and was finally dissolved in 1660 See also Rump Parliament
2. the Cavalier Parliament of 1661–79
3. the Parliament called in Henry IV's reign that met from March 1 to Dec 22, 1406

Example Sentences

A remnant of the long parliament assembled during the anarchy, and has been termed the rump.

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Edward Leigh, a learned Englishman, and member of the long parliament, died.

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On the calling of the Long Parliament, he and his wife returned to England, and in 1642 we find him ministering to his old flock.

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From accident and intrigue he was chosen by the town of Cambridge member of the long parliament.

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The Long Parliament voted the canons illegal; Laud was imprisoned, and in 1642 the bishops were excluded from parliament.

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