Cavalier Parliament

The Cavalier Parliament was a group of English lawmakers that sat from 1661 to 1679, during the reign of King Charles II. It was called "Cavalier" because many members supported the monarchy's restoration after the English Civil War and Oliver Cromwell’s rule. This parliament worked to restore stability, rebuild royal authority, and sometimes reversed Puritan restrictions from the previous era. It also strengthened the relationship between the monarchy and Parliament, laying the groundwork for constitutional developments in England. Overall, it played a key role in shaping post-restoration England's political landscape.