Trial of the Seven Bishops

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:historical_event
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:King_James_II
gptkb:James_II_of_England
gptkb:King_James_II_of_England
gptkbp:aftermath contributed to the evolution of parliamentary democracy
encouraged civic engagement among citizens
influenced the development of constitutional law
increased awareness of religious tolerance
contributed to the decline of absolute monarchy
encouraged the formation of political parties
sparked debates on civil liberties
led to the establishment of the principle of trial by jury
led to the establishment of parliamentary sovereignty
fostered a climate of political activism
furthered the cause of religious dissenters
highlighted the role of public opinion in politics
increased calls for constitutional monarchy
increased scrutiny of royal power
influenced the Act of Settlement 1701
influenced the Glorious Revolution's outcomes
inspired future legal reforms
led to the eventual deposition of James II
led to the rise of civil rights movements
set a precedent for future trials involving clergy
strengthened the Anglican Church
gptkbp:context conflict between monarchy and church
gptkbp:court gptkb:seven_bishops
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired literature and pamphlets
gptkbp:date 1688
gptkbp:defense gptkb:Thomas_More
gptkbp:historical_context Tory and Whig politics
gptkbp:historical_significance established precedent for religious freedom
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Trial of the Seven Bishops
gptkbp:impact influenced the Bill of Rights 1689
gptkbp:is_a_basis_for seditious libel
gptkbp:judges gptkb:Lord_Chief_Justice_Sir_Edward_Herbert
gptkbp:key_figures gptkb:Bishop_of_Chichester
gptkb:church
gptkb:Monarch
gptkb:Bishop_of_Rochester
gptkb:Bishop_of_Exeter
gptkb:Bishop_of_St_Asaph
gptkbp:legal_issue gptkb:King_James_II
gptkbp:location gptkb:England
gptkbp:media_coverage newspapers reported extensively
gptkbp:outcome acquittal
not guilty verdict
gptkbp:public_perception opposition to King James II
support for the bishops
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Glorious_Revolution
gptkbp:result increased public support for the bishops
gptkbp:significance political impact on the Glorious Revolution