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Kent petition debate and the House of Commons powers
A long critique recounts Kent petitioners demand for religious and civil liberty, the May 8 1701 memorial, and the House of Commons actions against several gentlemen. It argues the Commons abused power in expelling a Middlesex Knight of the Shire, challenging legal basis and Magna Charta protections. May 22, 1769.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Kent
Shere
Houte
William Colepepper
Thomas Colepepper
David Polhill
Justinian Champneyes
William Hamilton
England
Middlesex
Westminster-hall
Court of Judicature
Lord ‘Weymouth
William Beauchamp Protter
Apsu
Freeholders
Henry the Fourth
Commons
Mr. Selden
House of Lords
Pcb