Long Parliament
the Parliament that assembled November 3, 1640, was expelled by Cromwell in 1653, reconvened in 1659, and was dissolved in 1660.
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A remnant of the Long Parliament assembled during the anarchy, and has been termed the rump.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellEdward Leigh, a learned Englishman, and member of the Long Parliament, died.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellOn the calling of the Long Parliament, he and his wife returned to England, and in 1642 we find him ministering to his old flock.
East Anglia | J. Ewing RitchieFrom accident and intrigue he was chosen by the town of Cambridge member of the Long Parliament.
The Long Parliament voted the canons illegal; Laud was imprisoned, and in 1642 the bishops were excluded from parliament.
British Dictionary definitions for Long 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
the Cavalier Parliament of 1661–79
the Parliament called in Henry IV's reign that met from March 1 to Dec 22, 1406
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