Accepts Speakership3 November 1640
Lenthall assumes the chair and begins presiding over the Long Parliament.
Historical person
William Lenthall Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for William Lenthall, based on 14 World History Database records associated with England.
14 records1640–166013 events3 places
Chronological biography
1640
Election as Speaker3 November 1640
The Commons elects Lenthall as Speaker at the opening of the Long Parliament.
Long Parliament Chair3 November 1640
Lenthall begins presiding over a Commons determined to investigate Personal Rule.
1641
Speaker during Long Parliament1641
Lenthall presides over the Commons throughout the constitutional conflicts of 1641.
Triennial Act Proceedings16 February 1641
Lenthall presides as the Commons completes the Triennial Act legislation.
Commons Attainder Proceedings21 April 1641
Lenthall presides during decisive Commons proceedings against Strafford.
Continuance Act Proceedings10 May 1641
Lenthall oversees Commons proceedings on protection of the Long Parliament.
Ship Money Act Proceedings7 August 1641
Lenthall presides as the Commons completes legislation against ship money.
Grand Remonstrance Division22 November 1641
Lenthall presides over the division decided by eleven votes.
Militia Bill Proceedings7 December 1641
Lenthall presides over the Militia Bill's first Commons reading.
1642
Speaker Defies Royal Demand4 January 1642
Lenthall refuses to disclose the missing members' location without instructions from the House.
Speaker Defies Royal Demand4 January 1642
Lenthall refuses to reveal the Five Members' whereabouts and declares himself the servant of the House.
1654
First Protectorate Parliament3 September 1654
Serves as Speaker when the First Protectorate Parliament assembles
1660
Interregnum16 March 1660
Lenthall presided as the restored Long Parliament dissolved itself and called elections.
Titles and roles
Member · Speaker of House of Commons · Speaker of House of Commons · Speaker of the House of Commons · Speaker · Speaker of House of Commons · Speaker · Speaker Of The House Of Commons
Record provenance
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