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Self-Denying Ordinance

England · Warfare / Civil War. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1645Date range
2Named people
1Places

Chronological records

1645

Charles I3 April 1645

Warfare / Civil War

A modified Self-Denying Ordinance is passed by the Lords

Oliver Cromwell3 April 1645

London · Warfare / Civil War

Removes the existing Generals. Creates a New Model Army becoming 2nd-in-Command under Sir Thomas Fairfax. All MPs except Cromwell must relinquish military commissions within 40 days

Names involved

Charles IOliver Cromwell

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