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In England the first Parliament was called in 1264 AD.

Basically, the King of the day wanted to tax the people in order to fight a war. ( Fighting any war in an expensive business).

The people of the time did not want to be taxed so heavily, and so forced the King to 'Call a Parliament'. to discuss taxation and fighting a war.

There are famous pictures and 'wood cuts' of the King in the first parliament, together with the subordinate kings, princes, bishops, dukes, barons Etc., and burghers (MP's/Representatives) from the cities and towns.

It has been in existence in various forms for 800 (eight hundred) years.

The Icelandic Parliament (Thingwall) and the Isle of Man (Tynwald) are much older parliaments.

The USA Congress is a 'junior' by comparison. Only 250 years old.

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