The Grand Remonstrance of 1641 was a list of grievances issued by Parliament against King Charles I of England (r. 1625-1649). It recorded what Parliament saw as the monarch's abuse of power, his illegal raising of taxes outside Parliament, promotion of certain unwelcome religious reforms, and use of unwise counsellors. Charles' rejection of the Remonstrance ultimately led to civil war.
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23 Nov 1641Parliament passes the Grand Remonstrance critcising the rule of Charles I of England.
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1 Dec 1641Parliament's Grand Remonstrance is formally presented to Charles I of England.
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15 Dec 1641The Grand Remonstrance is made public.
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Jan 1642Charles I of England attempts to arrest five Members of Parliament and the Earl of Manchester.
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Aug 1642 - 1646The First English Civil War.
