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
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1659
Now
~ 366 years ago