The Fifth Monarchist group
emerged in 1649. Leading members included Thomas
Harrison, John Carew, Vavasor Powell
and Christopher Feake and was popular with soldiers serving in the
New Model Army. The group sought
the abolition of tithes, an increase in the help for the poor and
the release of debtors from prison.
The Fifth Monarchists were
opposed to the dictatorial rule of Oliver
Cromwell and its leaders were imprisoned during the Commonwealth.
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