Charles II8 May 1661
Charles II opens the Cavalier Parliament, beginning a long royalist-dominated session.
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Charles II opens the Cavalier Parliament, beginning a long royalist-dominated session.
Charles II opens the Cavalier Parliament, which consolidates the restored monarchy.
The Cavalier Parliament assembles and begins consolidating the restored monarchy.
Clarendon guides royal policy as the Cavalier Parliament begins reshaping the Restoration settlement.
Clarendon supports the king's programme as the Cavalier Parliament begins its work.
Turnor serves as Speaker of the House of Commons in the Cavalier Parliament.
Charles II gives assent to the Corporation Act during the Cavalier Parliament.
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