Parliament of 1327

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Parliament of 1327

The Parliament of 1327, which was instrumental in the transfer of the English Crown from King Edward II to his son, Edward III, began at the Palace of Westminster.

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When
Wednesday, January 7 1327699 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
14th century · 1320s
Calendar
Julian — as recorded at the time
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Dates: From 1327.

What happened

The Parliament of 1327, which was instrumental in the transfer of the English Crown from King Edward II to his son, Edward III, began at the Palace of Westminster.

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When did Parliament of 1327 happen?

January 7 1327 — 699 years ago, on a Wednesday.

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