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Parliamentary Resolutions Against Army
- When
- 18 April 1659
- Where
- Seat of Parliament
Parliament passed resolutions restricting army officer meetings and requiring oaths against subverting the legislature, escalating tensions with the military leadership.
On 18 April 1659, the Commons resolved that army officers could not meet without permission from the Protector and Parliament. They also required officers to swear oaths not to subvert Parliament by force. These actions were perceived as direct affronts to military prestige by army grandees.
Sources
- Richard Cromwell Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-25
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