List of MPs not excluded from the English parliament in 1648 facts for kids
Imagine a time when England was going through huge changes! This page is about the Rump Parliament, which was a special part of the Long Parliament. This Parliament started when King Charles I was on the throne and continued even after he was gone, during a time called the Commonwealth.
In December 1648, something big happened. The army, led by Oliver Cromwell, took control and stopped many Members of Parliament (MPs) from entering the building. This event is known as Pride's Purge. It left many areas of England without their representatives in Parliament. Even some MPs who weren't officially stopped chose not to take part. The Rump Parliament was eventually closed down in 1653, but it was brought back together in 1659 before finally ending for good.
This list originally showed the MPs who were part of the Parliament after 1648. For a look at who was in the House of Commons back in 1640, you can check out List of MPs elected to the English parliament in 1640 (November). If you want to see who was there just before Pride's Purge, there's a list at List of MPs in the English parliament in 1645 and after.
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Who Were the MPs in the Rump Parliament?
The Rump Parliament was made up of Members of Parliament (MPs) who continued to serve after a big change in 1648. These MPs represented different areas, called constituencies, across England and Wales.
Many MPs were not allowed to be part of Parliament anymore after Pride's Purge. Some others simply chose not to attend the meetings. The table below shows some examples of the areas and the MPs who represented them during this period.
Bedfordshire |
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| Constituency | Members | Notes |
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| Bedfordshire | Sir Roger Burgoyne, 2nd Baronet | Some records suggest Burgoyne was not part of the Rump Parliament. |
| Bedford | Sir Beauchamp St John Richard Edwards |
Edwards was chosen in November 1650. |
Cambridgeshire |
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| Constituency | Members | Notes |
| Cambridgeshire | Francis Russell | |
| Cambridge University | Henry Lucas Nathaniel Bacon |
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| Cambridge | Oliver Cromwell Lieutenant-General, John Lowry |
Cromwell was a key figure in the events of this time. |
Cornwall |
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| Constituency | Members | Notes |
| Truro | Francis Rous | |
Hampshire |
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| Constituency | Members | Notes |
| Andover | Robert Wallop | |
Sussex |
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| Constituency | Members | Notes |
| Midhurst | William Cawley Sir Gregory Norton Bt. |
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Wiltshire |
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| Constituency | Members | Notes |
| Wilton | Sir Henry Vane (the elder) | |
Yorkshire |
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| Constituency | Members | Notes |
| Kingston upon Hull | Sir Henry Vane, junior Peregrine Pelham |
Pelham passed away in 1650. |
Images for kids
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Francis Rous, an MP for Truro.
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Miles Corbett, an MP for Great Yarmouth.
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Sir Henry Vane, an MP for Wilton.
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William Waller, an MP for Andover.
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William Cawley, an MP for Midhurst.
See also
- Rump Parliament
- List of MPs nominated to the English parliament in 1653
