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Simon de Montfort's Parliament of 1265

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Simon de Montfort, having seized power from King Henry III, called a Parliament with a wider representation catchment than the usual knights and barons; he summoned representatives of cities and boroughs. This was merely to widen his support but it was also the beginnings of what later became the House of Commons.

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Simon de Montfort's Parliament of 1265

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Westminster Hall - Simon de Montfort

Queen Elizabeth II here replied to addresses presented by both Houses of Parl...

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Reg Freeson

Reg Freeson

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E. S. Abraham, MRCS, LRCP

E. S. Abraham, MRCS, LRCP

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Francis Fuller

Francis Fuller

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1 memorial
Southwark Trades Council

Southwark Trades Council

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Group, Community / Clubs, Politics & Administration, Social Welfare

1 memorial
John Otho Marsh, Jr.

John Otho Marsh, Jr.

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Person, Politics & Administration, USA

1 memorial