Episode 3 of 3
Final Passage
- When
- 3 April 1645
- Where
- English Parliament
The Self-denying Ordinance was passed by the English Parliament on 3 April 1645.
Following Cromwell's proposal to stifle animosities by requiring all officer-members to resign, the bill passed at the second attempt. The English Parliament formally passed the Self-denying Ordinance on 3 April 1645, mandating resignation within 40 days.
Sources
- Self-denying Ordinance Wikipedia, revision of 2026-04-27
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