Wentworth Committed after Privilege Speech
The Commons commits Wentworth to the Tower after his outspoken defence of parliamentary privilege and criticism of restrictions on debate.
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Peter Wentworth Biography and Timeline
Follow Peter Wentworth through 6 dated historical records for England.
Peter Wentworth, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
6Distinct records
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1576–1593Years on this page
1576
Wentworth Demands Parliamentary Free Speech
Peter Wentworth argues that the Commons should debate freely without royal interference, challenging Elizabeth's limits on parliamentary discussion.
Arrest of Peter Wentworth
Imprisoned for advocating the right of Parliament to discuss all matters of State
1587
Arrest of Peter Wentworth
Imprisoned for advocating the right of Parliament to discuss matters of State
1593
Arrest of Peter Wentworth
Imprisoned for raising questions about the succession in Parliament
Wentworth Imprisoned over Succession Proposal
Peter Wentworth is imprisoned after promoting parliamentary discussion of the succession, showing Elizabeth's continued refusal to permit an open settlement of the question.
Records, sources and methodology
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