Rutherford's idea became a foundation for [[Rule of Law]] in Anglo-American jurisprudence.
Rutherford's idea became a foundation for [[Rule of Law]] in Anglo-American jurisprudence.
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When power was restored to the king around 1660, Rutherford was charged with treason, which is punishable by death. He refused to respond to a summons and died of natural causes soon afterward.
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After the [[English Restoration]] of 1660, which returned [[Charles II]] to the throne, Rutherford was charged with treason, which is punishable by death. He refused to respond to a summons and died of natural causes soon afterward.