s leader of the House of Commons in Parliament, John Pym was a strong opposer of King Charles I.Biography
Biography
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Pym, John
| Born | 1584 | Born At | |
| Died | 8 December 1643 | Buried At |
s leader of the House of Commons in Parliament, John Pym was a strong opposer of King Charles I.
Family Tree Details
Pym, John (b.1584 - d.1643)
Timeline
1640 (Age: 56yrs)
Apr 13
King 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 the country was being run. Charles grew impatient and dissolved Parliament on May the 5th, only three weeks after Parliament was called.
1641 (Age: 57yrs)
Earl Strafford's trial commenced.
May 12
Earl Strafford was executed on Tower Hill.
1642 (Age: 58yrs)
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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