1642/03/05

       The Fifth (Long) Parliament of Charles I passes the Militia Ordinance, usurping from the king the authority to appoint Militia officers.

       [added 6/26/2026]

Subsequent Events:

Authority:

Magna Carta, Chapter 61
ccc-2point0.com/magna-carta

References:

Timeline of the English Civil Wars – Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_the_English_Civil_Wars

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