Statue of John Hampden
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Aylesbury HP20 1TA, United Kingdom
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Statue of John Hampden is a historic monument commemorating a key figure of the English Civil War. The sculpture, created by Henry Charles Fehr and unveiled in 1912, depicts a member of Parliament who courageously defied King Charles I.
The monument is decorated with inscriptions describing Hampden's life and his famous words: 'Against my King I do not fight, but for my King and the rights of the Kingdom'.
This is the perfect place for history buffs who want to learn the fascinating story of a man who played a key role in shaping English politics and democracy.
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S Park7 years agoJohn Hampden (ca. 1595 – 1643) was an Englishpolitician who was one of the leading parliamentarians involved in challenging the authority of Charles I of England in the run-up to the English Civil War. He became a national figure when he stood trial in 1637 for his refusal to be taxed for ship money, and was one of the Five Members whose attempted unconstitutional arrest by King Charles I in the House of Commons of England in 1642 sparked the Civil War.Related categories
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