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 Born 1584  Born at 
 Died 8 Dec 1643  Buried at 
 
As leader of the House of Commons in Parliament, John Pym was a strong opposer of King Charles I.
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  • John Kenyon,The Civil Wars of England,
  • Maurice Ashley,The English Civil War,
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  Charles (I, King of England and Scotland 1625-1649)
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Early Modern Period (1500-1800) - Under Construction
1640Apr 13The Short Parliament
Charles I called Parliament to ask for taxes to raise money for war against the Scots. Parliament agreed to grant the King 'twelve subsidies' on the condition that 'ship money' was abolished. Ship money was a tax normally imposed at time of war to allow the King to build ships for the defence of the country, but Charles had imposed this tax in peace times without Parliament's consent which was illegal. John Pym stood up against the King and complained about how he was running the country. Charles grew impatient and disolved Parliament on May 5, only three weeks after Parliament was called.
1641Mar 22Trial of Earl Strafford begins
Earl Strafford's trial commenced.
May 12Strafford Executed
Earl Strafford was executed on Tower Hill.
1642Jan 4Charles attempts arrests
Charles I, with a small band of soldiers, attempted to arrest key leaders of Parliament including John Pym. When Charles arrived at Westminster he found that the men had already left and had found sanctuary in the city of London. Charles had little support in the city and had little choice but to leave.

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