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See all on Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LevellersThe Levellers were a political movement active during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms who were committed to popular sovereignty, extended suffrage, equality before the law and religious tolerance. The hallmark of Leveller thought was its populism, as shown by its emphasis on equal natural rights, and … See more
The term "leveller" had been used in 17th-century England as a term of abuse for rural rebels. In the Midland Revolt of 1607, the name was used to refer to those who levelled hedges in enclosure riots.
As a political … See moreIn July 1645, John Lilburne was imprisoned for denouncing Members of Parliament who lived in comfort while the common soldiers fought and died for the Parliamentary cause. … See more
In a 1724 rising against enclosures in Galloway, a number of men who took part in it were called "Levellers" or "Dykebreakers". They were confronted by six troops of See more
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The Levellers' agenda developed in tandem with growing dissent within the New Model Army in the wake of the First Civil War. Early drafts of the Agreement of the People emanated … See more
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• Green Ribbon Club A post restoration political club. The "Green Ribbon" was the badge of The Levellers in the English Civil … See moreWikipedia text under CC-BY-SA licenseThe Levellers - Historic UK
https://www.historic-uk.com/.../The-LevellersThe Levellers. by Jessica Brain. One of the most tumultuous periods of English history took place between 1642 and 1651, resulting in the execution of King Charles I and the temporary abolition of the monarchy. The English Civil War …
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Sep 12, 2006 · the Levellers? Who were the Levellers? The Levellers were a relatively loose alliance of radicals and freethinkers who came to prominence during the period of instability …
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Aug 15, 2008 · Encyclopedia. The Levellers were a heterogeneous group of English radicals, many of a quasilibertarian bent, who, as an organized movement, were briefly active during the …
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Mar 17, 2015 · The Levellers were a group of radicals who during the years of the English Civil War challenged the control of Parliament. Between July and November 1647, the Levellers put …
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The Levellers. The Levellers were an informal alliance of agitators and pamphleteers who came together during the English Civil War (1642-1648) to demand constitutional reform and equal …
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Who were the Levellers? The Levellers were a relatively loose alliance of radicals and freethinkers who came to prominence during the period of instability that characterised the English Civil …
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Nov 04, 2016 · Levellers wanted political democracy and the abolition of the English class system. Their enemies included the wealthy classes, of course, but also the leaders of the army. In …
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John Lilburne, also known as Freeborn John, was an English political Leveller before, during and after the English Civil Wars 1642–1650. He coined the term "freeborn rights", defining them as …
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https://docslib.org/doc/5727373/1642-1652-the-diggers-and-the-levellers1642-1652: The Diggers and the Levellers. A history of the radical movements the Diggers and the Levellers which sprung up around the English Civil War. The political and social upheaval …
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