Emissaries of the “Long” (Fourth) Parliament of Charles I present the king with the Grand Remonstrance, a list of 204 complaints against his violations of the Magna Carta, among which are:
- The continued appointments of clergy to the House of Lords;
- The sales of lands confiscated from Irish rebels; and
- The absolute right to make appointments without parliamentary confirmation.
[updated 6/20/2026]
Subsequent Events:
Authority:
Magna Carta, Chapter 61
ccc-2point0.com/magna-carta
References:
Timeline of the English Civil War – Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_the_English_Civil_War
Grand Remonstrance – Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Remonstrance#The_Grand_Remonstrance