Parliament of 1626 (England)

Timeline

1. 1626Palace of Westminster · WestminsterCharles summoned Parliament to fund the war against France; the Commons, led by John Eliot and others, swiftly began impeachment proceedings against Buckingham, accusing him of corruption, military failure, and abuse of favour, with the Lords' trial continuing until Buckingham's assassination.
2. 1626Palace of Westminster · WestminsterThe Commons insisted on resolving the impeachment before discussing supply, granting only one year's customs duties; Charles insisted on funds first, and the deadlock laid bare the constitutional divide between Parliament and king.
3. 1626–1627Palace of Westminster · WestminsterCharles dissolved Parliament in June 1626, then imposed forced loans nationwide, imprisoning gentry who refused and invoking martial law, provoking widespread constitutional protest and laying the groundwork for the 1628 Petition of Right.