Parliament of King Richard III
| No. | Summoned | Elected | Assembled | Dissolved | Duration | Presiding Officer¹ | -Plt | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 December 1483 | 1483/84 | 23 January 1484 | 20 February 1484 | 0-0-29 | William Catesby | 131 | ... |
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