Army of Parliament

The Army of Parliament was the military force that supported the parliamentary side during the English Civil War (1642-1651). This conflict arose between supporters of King Charles I and Parliament. The Army of Parliament, mainly composed of Roundheads (mostly Puritans), aimed to limit the king's power and uphold parliamentary sovereignty. Key figures included Oliver Cromwell, who emerged as a prominent leader. The Army played a crucial role in defeating royalist forces, leading to the trial and execution of Charles I and the establishment of the Commonwealth under Cromwell’s rule.