Burgess

Key term for OCR GCSE History A, used in Power: Monarchy and Democracy c.1000–2014.

Definition

A representative of a town or borough in Parliament, typically a wealthy merchant.

Exam Context

Burgess appears in OCR GCSE History A revision content for British Thematic Studies, especially Power: Monarchy and Democracy c.1000–2014 and Power c.1000–c.1485.

British Thematic Studies Power: Monarchy and Democracy c.1000–2014 Power c.1000–c.1485

Found in Revision Notes

British Thematic Studies

Magna Carta and the Rise of Parliament

Power: Monarchy and Democracy c.1000–2014 • Power c.1000–c.1485

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