The Second Part of England's New Chains Discovered
Lilburne publishes "The Second Part of England's New Chains Discovered", renewing Leveller criticism of the Council of State and Army Grandees
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March
The Second Part of England's New Chains Discovered", renewing Leveller criticism of the Council of State
Lilburne publishes "The Second Part of England's New Chains Discovered", renewing Leveller criticism of the Council of State and Army Grandees
Arrest of Leveller Leaders
Lilburne is arrested with other Leveller leaders after renewed pamphlet attacks on the post-regicide government.
Arrest of Thomas Prince
Prince is arrested with other Leveller leaders and brought before the Council of State before imprisonment in the Tower of London
Imprisonment
Overton is imprisoned in the Tower with Lilburne, Walwyn and Prince after the Council of State moves against the Leveller leadership
Imprisonment
Walwyn is imprisoned in the Tower with Lilburne, Overton and Prince as the government suppresses the Leveller leadership
Levellers
Walwyn is arrested with Lilburne, Overton and Thomas Prince after renewed Leveller attacks on the new regime, showing the Commonwealth's determination to break the movement's leadership
Constitution of England
The monarchy is abolished. The House of Lords is abolished
House of Lords
The House of Lords is abolished
April
Birth of illegitimate son
Born in Rotterdam, eldest illegitimate son of Charles II and Lucy Walter during the royal exile after the execution of Charles I
Manifestation
Walwyn joins Lilburne, Overton and Prince in issuing a Leveller Manifestation defending their principles while under prosecution
Refusal to March from Bishopsgate
Lockyer joins soldiers at Bishopsgate who resist orders to leave London before grievances over pay and service are resolved.
Levellers
Elizabeth Lilburne helps lead Leveller women petitioners demanding the release of imprisoned Leveller leaders and asserting that women also have an interest in the liberties of the Commonwealth
Court Martial
Lockyer is condemned by court martial after the Bishopsgate mutiny and becomes a symbol of Leveller-linked military resistance.
Execution
Lockyer is executed by firing squad after the Bishopsgate mutiny, becoming a Leveller martyr
Levellers
Lockyer is executed after the Bishopsgate mutiny, becoming a Leveller martyr whose funeral draws a large London demonstration marked by sea-green ribbons and rosemary
Funeral
Lockyer's funeral becomes a large Leveller demonstration, with mourners wearing sea-green ribbons and rosemary in memory of the cause
Leveller Constitutional Campaign
Wildman remains associated with Leveller efforts to secure constitutional guarantees as conflict grows between radicals and the Commonwealth government.
May
Agreement of the Free People
Lilburne and fellow Levellers issue the Agreement of the Free People while imprisoned, setting out their constitutional programme.
Agreement of the Free People
Lilburne and the imprisoned Leveller leaders issue "An Agreement of the Free People of England" as a proposed constitutional settlement
Levellers
Church is shot with other Leveller mutineers after the Burford rising, marking the destruction of the Levellers' organised support base within the New Model Army
Siege of Northampton
A Parliamentary force under Colonel Reynolds defeats the Levellers
Suppression of Burford Mutiny
Cromwell helps suppress the Leveller-linked mutiny at Burford after army units resist orders and challenge the authority of their commanders.
Commonwealth
Parliament declares England a commonwealth with supreme authority in the Commons
Constitution of England
Parliament declares England a commonwealth with supreme authority in the Commons
Declaration of Commonwealth
Parliament declares England a commonwealth with supreme authority in the Commons
Parliament
Parliament declares England a commonwealth with supreme authority in the Commons
Reform of Parliament
Parliament declares England a commonwealth with supreme authority in the Commons
Levellers
Puts down the Leveller mutiny
Rebellion of Rebels in Burford
Puts down the Leveller mutiny
Siege of Northampton
Mutinous Leveller troops under William Thompson occupy Northampton
Siege of Northampton
Mutinous Leveller troops under William Thompson occupy Northampton
August
Interregnum
Cromwell led the Commonwealth campaign to impose parliamentary authority in Ireland.
September
Death of Robert Dudley
Death of Robert Dudley
Rebellion of Rebels in Drogheda
"Unanimous in their resolution to perish rather than to deliver up the place". Refuses to surrender Drogheda
Rebellion of Rebels in Drogheda
Aston refuses to surrender, Cromwell says he will not be held responsible
Rebellion of Rebels in Drogheda
Aston refuses to surrender, Cromwell says he is not responsible for the bloodshed
Rebellion of Rebels in Drogheda
Killed during the first days assault on Drogheda
Rebellion of Rebels in Drogheda
Orders a massacre of 1,500, including English Royalists, civilians & Catholic priests. More that 3,500 defenders of Drogheda are killed, including 1,000 civilians. Launches a policy of terror to prevent the "effusion of blood". 1st day of the assault on Drogheda but Cromwell is forced to make a temporary retreat
Storming of Drogheda
Cromwell storms Drogheda after refusing surrender terms and captures the Royalist garrison.
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