Act of Oblivion

England [1660]

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In Edward Hyde, 1st earl of Clarendon: Lord chancellor.
…Hyde pressed for a generous Act of Oblivion, which spared most republicans from royalist vengeance, and for speedy provision of royal revenue. He hastened the disbanding of the army and strove to create a spirit of accommodation among religious leaders. He was not successful, however; the Parliament elected in 1661…
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