Charles I26 December 1647
Promises to impose Presbyterianism for 3 yrs to gain Scottish military support
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Promises to impose Presbyterianism for 3 yrs to gain Scottish military support
Supports the restoration of a constitutional monarchy
Charles II the "merry monarch, scandalous and poor", is glad to obey the summons, and Fairfax provides the horse on which Charles rides at his coronation
A "free" Parliament is called; Fairfax is elected member for Yorkshire, and is put at the head of the commission appointed by the House of Commons to wait upon Charles II, at the Hague and urges his speedy return
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