Election for Colchester
Grimston is returned for Colchester and becomes a leading critic of Personal Rule.
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Harbottle Grimston Biography and Timeline
Follow Harbottle Grimston through 5 dated historical records for England.
Harbottle Grimston, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
5Distinct records
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1640–1660Years on this page
1640
Speech against Personal Rule
Grimston condemns illegal taxation, religious corruption and mistreatment of political opponents.
1660
Convention Parliament
Grimston serves as Speaker when the Convention Parliament assembles to settle the return of monarchy.
Role range: 1603-1685
Convention Parliament
Grimston is chosen Speaker as the Convention Parliament assembles to settle the Restoration.
Role range: 1660-1685
Speaker of House of Commons
Appointed Speaker of the House of Commons
Records, sources and methodology
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