''' John Lambert''' (Autumn 1619 – March 1684) was an English [[Parliament of England|Parliamentary]] general and politician. He fought during the [[English Civil War], and became active in civilian politics until his dismissal by Cromwell in 1657. During this time he wrote the ''Instrument of Government'', Britain's only written constitution, and was influential in bringing about the Protectorate. | ''' John Lambert''' (Autumn 1619 – March 1684) was an English [[Parliament of England|Parliamentary]] general and politician. He fought during the [[English Civil War], and became active in civilian politics until his dismissal by Cromwell in 1657. During this time he wrote the ''Instrument of Government'', Britain's only written constitution, and was influential in bringing about the Protectorate. |