Lords Pass Strafford Attainder
The Lords approve the bill of attainder against Strafford.
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May
Support for Strafford Attainder
Essex supports parliamentary action against Strafford.
Warwick Supports Attainder
Warwick supports the Lords' approval of Strafford's attainder.
Act against Dissolving Parliament
Charles accepts that the Long Parliament cannot be dissolved without its own consent.
Act against Dissolving Parliament
Charles accepts that the Long Parliament cannot be dissolved without its own consent.
Act against Dissolving Parliament
Charles assents to legislation preventing dissolution of the Long Parliament without its consent.
Continuance Act Proceedings
Lenthall oversees Commons proceedings on protection of the Long Parliament.
Continuance Act Support
Holles supports the measure securing the Long Parliament's institutional survival.
Continuance of Long Parliament
Legislation gives the Long Parliament control over the timing of its dissolution.
Long Parliament Continuance Bill
Pym supports statutory protection against dissolution of the Long Parliament.
Long Parliament Protected
The King accepts that the Long Parliament cannot be dissolved without parliamentary approval.
Parliament Controls Dissolution
Members secure statutory protection against dissolution without their own consent.
Protection from Dissolution
Hampden backs the act requiring Parliament's consent before dissolution.
Royal Assent to Strafford Attainder
Charles reluctantly assents to the bill of attainder against Strafford.
Royal Assent to Strafford Attainder
Charles reluctantly assents to the bill of attainder against Strafford.
Strafford Advises Royal Assent
Strafford tells Charles that he will not obstruct assent intended to preserve public peace.
Strafford's Final Appeal
Charles receives Strafford's letter accepting sacrifice for the peace of the kingdom.
Strafford's Final Appeal
Charles receives Strafford's letter accepting sacrifice for the peace of the kingdom.
Request for Mercy
Charles asked the Lords to consider mercy for Strafford after giving assent to the attainder.
Burial after Execution
Strafford's remains are buried following his execution.
Death of Thomas Wentworth
Thomas Wentworth dies by beheading following his conviction through attainder.
Execution of Strafford
Strafford is executed after Parliament obtains royal assent to his attainder.
Farewell to Strafford
Laud gave Strafford a final blessing from the Tower as the condemned Earl passed toward execution.
Loss of Inheritance through Attainder
Strafford's attainder prevented his son William from immediately inheriting the earldom and family honours.
Speech from the Scaffold
Strafford addresses the crowd before his execution on Tower Hill.
Strafford Execution Aftermath
Pym's campaign removes the King's most powerful minister from government.
Strafford Execution Recorded
Evelyn records the solemn public execution on Tower Hill.
Witnesses Strafford's Execution
Evelyn witnesses Strafford's execution and records the event in his diary.
Abolition of Episcopacy Proposal
Cromwell promotes complete removal of bishops from the Church of England.
Church Reform Programme
Pym connects church reform with broader safeguards against arbitrary government.
Episcopal Authority Challenged
The Root and Branch Bill directly challenges the church structure Laud defended.
Root and Branch Bill
Pym supports legislation intended to abolish episcopal government in the Church of England.
Root and Branch Bill Introduced
Cromwell supports introduction of legislation seeking abolition of episcopacy.
Root and Branch Bill Support
Vane supports introduction of the bill against episcopacy.
Root and Branch Campaign
The Root and Branch Bill threatens the episcopal system associated with Laud.
Root and Branch Petition Follow-Up
Rous supports parliamentary legislation following the petition against episcopal government.
Army Plot Investigation
Pym investigates attempts to use army officers against the Long Parliament.
June
Tonnage and Poundage Reform
Pym supports parliamentary control over customs revenue.
Tonnage and Poundage Settlement
Charles accepts statutory regulation of customs duties formerly collected without full parliamentary authority.
Tonnage and Poundage Settlement
Charles accepts statutory regulation of customs duties formerly collected without full parliamentary authority.
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