Constitution of England
Parliament sets up a committee of 28 barons who rule the country, Lords Ordainers. Agrees to the election of 21 Lords ordainers to reform household & Government
Constitution of England
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1311
Constitution of England
Choices of officers of State are granted to the Barons
1312
Constitution of England
One of the Lords Ordainers who demands the banishment of Gaveston and the establishment of a Baronial oligarchy. Lancaster forces Edward II to surrender powers to the 21 Lords Ordainers
1314
Constitution of England
The Ordinances of 1311 are put into effect, with Thomas replacing the King's ministers and sheriffs with his own nominees
1316
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The Lincoln Parliament declares "that the lord king should do nothing grave or arduous without the advice of the council, and that the Earl of Lancaster should hold the chief place in the council"
1318
Constitution of England
A Parliament at York confirms the Treaty of Leek, the Ordinances are confirmed and a new council of seventeen appointed, including eight bishops, four earls, four barons, and one banneret
Constitution of England
A Parliament at York confirms the Treaty of Leek, the Ordinances are confirmed and a new council of seventeen appointed, including eight bishops, four earls, four barons, and one banneret
1422
Constitution of England
Appointed to rule over England at the head of a council
1494
Constitution of England
All Irish laws must be approved by the Privy Council
1523
Constitution of England
Makes the 1st request by a Speaker for freedom of speech in the House of Commons
1529
Constitution of England
Parliament meets to begin a programme of Church reform that lasts until 1536
1530
Constitution of England
Foxe & Cranmer justify the usurpation of papal jurisdiction. Foxe & Cranmer justify the supremacy of the sovereign
1532
Constitution of England
The Act of Appeals is passed, the King is to exercise authority through Parliament
1534
Constitution of England
The Act of Supremacy clarifies the King's position as head of the Church and the Act for Payment of First Fruits and Tenths substantially increases clerical taxes
1535
Constitution of England
Appointed Supreme Head of the Church
1536
Constitution of England
The Privy Council replaces the King's Council
1546
Constitution of England
The Regency Council will rule by majority, there is no provision for a Protector
1593
Constitution of England
Asserts that MPs must not override her in foreign & religious affairs
1610
Constitution of England
Decides that the King's Proclamation cannot change the law
1615
Constitution of England
Defends the Common Law Courts against the Chancellors rights to interfere in them
1621
Constitution of England
Tells Parliament "not to meddle with anything concerning Government"
Constitution of England
Claims the right to punish any Member of Parliament who commits a "misdemeanor"
1638
Constitution of England
Charles I concedes the Scottish right to free church assembly and a free Parliament
1648
Constitution of England
Expels 140 Presbyterians & Royalists from Parliament, creating the rump Parliament
Constitution of England
Fails to persuade Charles to accept Constitutional limitations on monarchy. Agrees Parliaments decision to cease constitutional negotiations with the King
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