Convention Parliament of 1689
The Convention Parliament (29 December – 22 January 1689) was the first parliament of the 'Glorious Revolution' of 1688.
This parliament, which met in 1689 after the departure of King James II of England, was not summoned by the King, but arguably by lawful authority of the Regent appointed by the House of Lords. It decided that the King had abdicated by fleeing the capital and throwing the Great Seal of the Realm in the River Thames. It also offered the throne jointly to King William III and Queen Mary II, formally recognising Prince William of Orange as King by passing the Bill of Rights 1689.
See also: Crown and Parliament Recognition Act 1689Read more about this topic: Convention Parliament (England)
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