Putney Debates29 October 1647
William Rainsborough supports a broader franchise by arguing that government must preserve persons as well as estates
Historical person
William Rainsborough Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for William Rainsborough, based on 2 World History Database records associated with England.
2 records1647–16471 events1 places
Chronological biography
1647
Putney Debates29 October 1647
William Rainsborough urges the Council to examine the rights and freedoms of the people before settling lesser questions of Army discipline and negotiation
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Major
Record provenance
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