jan 1, 1659 - George Booth's rising
Description:
- Held large parts of Cheshire and called for a 'free Parliament'- The rising was crushed by Lambert
- Lambert occupied London and forcibly dissolved the Rump
- Council of army appointed a government 'Committee of Safety' made up of officers and few civilians
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Date:
jan 1, 1659
Now
~ 367 years ago