The Instrument of Government was the first constitution of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland, and Ireland, and was also the first codified, written constitution used in England. It was drafted by Major General John Lambert in 1653.
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1. Instrument of Government (Wikipedia)
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The Instrument of Government was the first constitution of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland and Ireland and was also the first codified and writt
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The Instrument of Government was adopted by the Council of Officers on 15 December 1653 and Oliver Cromwell was installed as the first Lord Protector on the following day.
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It was drafted by Major-General John Lambert in 1653.
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drafted by Major-General John Lambert in 1653
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