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1.12a- Supplemental Freeborn John

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Lilburn and the Leveller Movement

Lilburn smuggled out subversive pamphlets about the trampled rights of born englishman that would soon form part of the basis for the growing leveller movement. He was released on bail and tried to join the mutiny at cork bush field, but it was put down before he got there. Then a few months later, his bail was recinded for once again attacking the house of lords. In february 16 53, freeborn john lilburn sailed for the netherlands. His fiery defences will wind up being centuries after the fact by lawyers and judges as they continue to refine the legal definition of freedom. So every time you hear a fan hugo like John Liburn

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