Election to Long Parliament3 November 1640
Strode returns to Parliament after imprisonment following the 1629 confrontation.
Historical person
William Strode Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for William Strode, based on 10 World History Database records associated with England.
10 records1640–164210 events3 places
Chronological biography
1640
1641
Parliamentary Sessions Reform16 February 1641
Strode supports minimum requirements for the frequency and duration of parliamentary sessions.
Strafford Attainder Debate21 April 1641
Strode supports parliamentary action intended to secure Strafford's conviction.
Response to Irish Rebellion23 October 1641
Strode joins demands for safeguards over military appointments.
Grand Remonstrance Support22 November 1641
Strode supports the Remonstrance and its programme of parliamentary safeguards.
Militia Bill Support7 December 1641
Strode supports the Commons bill challenging exclusive royal command.
1642
Accusation of High Treason3 January 1642
Charles I accuses William Strode and other parliamentary leaders of high treason.
Named in Treason Accusation3 January 1642
Strode is named with the other Commons members in the royal accusation.
Escape from Royal Arrest4 January 1642
Strode evades the royal attempt to seize the five Commons members.
Failed Arrest of Five Members4 January 1642
Strode avoids capture when the King enters the Commons.
Titles and roles
Member of Parliament for Beeralston · Member · Member of Parliament for Bridport
Record provenance
This biography is assembled from World History Database records filtered by country and personal-name fields. Exact duplicate display records are removed. The database is an index rather than a complete narrative biography; formal research should verify entries against relevant primary or specialist sources.