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Tragically, he was also one of the Revolution's most prominent casualties: Participant in the preparations for the Convocations of the Estates General, elected representative to the Legislative Assembly in 1791 and later to the National Convention, he wrote a report on public instruction [6] and drafted a constitution for France embodying his ideal voting procedures, which was never adopted.
The Snowbank 2009
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"CANON TEIGNMOUTH SHORE proposes to convert the two Convocations." ... that is startling without the context -- "into one National Synod."
Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, February 7, 1891 Various
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Under the fostering care of one of the Convocations, St. Augustines Church was initiated and very greatly built up by its present energetic pastor, Father McDuffy.
History of the Afro-American Group of the Episcopal Church George Freeman 1922
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Two opinions have found defenders: the first, that the older ecclesiastical council fused with the Parliamentary representatives of the clergy; the other, that by the process of gradual decay of Parliamentary representation of the clergy, part of their rights passed to the ecclesiastical councils, thus giving rise to the historical connexion between the Convocations and Parliament.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 4: Clandestinity-Diocesan Chancery 1840-1916 1913
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The greater Abbeys in England were represented through their superiors in Parliament, in Convocations, and in Synod.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 1: Aachen-Assize 1840-1916 1913
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That title, granted him four years before by both Convocations, was confirmed by Act of
Henry VIII. 1908
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Then came on London journeys, Convocations of blessed memory, that for seven years my father was at London, and we at home in intolerable want and affliction.
Hetty Wesley Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch 1903
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He was also chosen Clerk of all the Convocations during that good King's reign.
Lives of John Donne Henry Wotton Rich'd Hooker George Herbert etc Walton, Izaak 1898
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Convocations remained silenced, and Church preferments were made to serve political ends and were regarded both by clergy and laity as little more than desirable offices.
The Political History of England - Vol. X. The History of England from the Accession of George III to the close of Pitt's first Administration William Hunt 1886
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Majesties just Power, Authority and Government; By making and keeping of unlawful Meetings and Convocations of the People; By entering into
The Covenants And The Covenanters Covenants, Sermons, and Documents of the Covenanted Reformation Various 1876
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