MALIGNANTS — the advisers of Charles I., chief among whom were Strafford and Laud; were so called by the Parliamentarians, who blamed them for the evils of the country; the name was afterwards applied to the whole Royalist party … The Nuttall Encyclopaedia
List of Ordinances and Acts of the Parliament of England, 1642 to 1660 — This is a list of Ordinances and Acts of the Parliament of England from 1642 to 1660, during the English Civil War and the Interregnum.As King Charles I of England would not assent to Bills from a Parliament at war with him, decrees of Parliament … Wikipedia
First English Civil War — The First English Civil War (1642–1646) was the first of three wars known as the English Civil War (or Wars ). The English Civil War was a series of armed conflicts and political machinations which took place between Parliamentarians and… … Wikipedia
Covenanters — • The name given to the subscribers (practically the whole Scottish nation) of the two Covenants, the National Covenant of 1638 and the Solemn League and Covenant of 1643 Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Covenanters Covena … Catholic encyclopedia
Sir Thomas Burnett, 1st Baronet — of Leys, (died June 27, 1653) was a feudal baron and leading Covenanter who had represented Kincardineshire in the Scottish Parliament in 1621. * [http://www.burnett.uk.com Official Burnett Website] Early yearsThe eldest surviving son of… … Wikipedia
Assessment Tax — L’assessment tax est un impôt créé au milieu du XVIIe siècle en Angleterre. C’est la première taxe à mettre à contribution les classes supérieures, la première à taxer les revenus du capital et la première à avoir été votée sans consentement du… … Wikipédia en Français
Hugh Binning — (1627 1653) was a Christian philosopher from age 14. He became regent and professor of philosophy at the University of Glasgow by age 19.Works* The Common Principles of the Christian Religion, Clearly Proved, and Singularly Improved;or, A… … Wikipedia
Joseph Hall (bishop) — Joseph Hall (1 July 1574 8 September 1656), English bishop and satirist, was born at Bristow Park, near Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire.LifeJoseph Hall came of a large family, being one of twelve children born to John Hall, agent in the… … Wikipedia
Kirk Party — The Kirk Party were a radical Presbyterian faction of the Scottish Covenanters during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms. They came to the fore after the defeat of the Engagers faction in 1648 at the hands of Oliver Cromwell and the English… … Wikipedia
First Battle of Middlewich — The First Battle of Middlewich took place on the 13 March, 1643, [The date is adjusted to show the year starting on 1 January but retaining the Julian calendar, and all other dates in this article use this convention. This is type of dating is… … Wikipedia
