Long Parliament


nounEnglish History.
  1. 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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Long Parliament

nounEnglish history
  1. 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

  1. the Parliament called in Henry IV's reign that met from March 1 to Dec 22, 1406

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