Henry Parker
1604–1652
Nationality: English
Historical Period: The Early Modern Period
Henry Parker (1604-1652) was trained as a lawyer and became one of the leading pamphleteers on the side of Parliament during the Civil War. He favoured the idea of popular consent as the foundation of political sovereignty, a bicameral parliament, and strict limits on the power of the King.
Quotes from Henry Parker:
- Henry Parker on limiting the power of Kings