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Convention Parliament


 

The term Convention Parliament has been applied to three different English Parliaments, of 1399, 1660 and 1689.

Convention Parliament of 1689

The third example of a convention parliament is the first parliament of the 'Glorious Revolution' of 1688.

Related Topics:
Glorious Revolution - 1688

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This parliament, which met in 1689 after the departure of King James II of England, formally recognised Prince William of Orange as King William III of England.

Related Topics:
1689 - James II of England - William of Orange - William III of England

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