Act of Settlement 1652

The Act of Settlement 1652 was a law passed by the English Parliament during the English Civil War. It aimed to provide a legal framework for settling the land disputes arising from the conflict. The Act allowed for the confiscation of lands from royalists (supporters of the monarchy) to be redistributed to Parliamentarians (supporters of Parliament). This was part of a broader effort to solidify power for the Parliament and promote the interests of those who fought against King Charles I. It played a key role in shaping land ownership and politics in England during that period.