Oxford Parliament

The Oxford Parliament refers to a historical assembly held in 1644 during the English Civil War. It was convened by Parliament in the city of Oxford, which was then controlled by royalist forces loyal to King Charles I. This parliament aimed to unify the king’s supporters and assert royal authority amid the conflict with the Parliamentarians, who opposed the monarchy. The Oxford Parliament is significant because it reflected the deep divisions in English society at the time and was part of the larger struggle over governance and power between Parliament and the monarchy.