BARBON, BAREBONE or BAREBONES, (c. 1596-168o), English leather-seller and Fifth Monarchy man from whom the "Barebones" Parliament derived its nickname, was minister to a congregation which assembled at his own house, "The Lock and Key," in Fleet street, where his preaching at tracted large audiences. He wrote two books in support of paedo baptism, and his congregation had separated from a larger one of Baptists on that point of controversy. Later he belonged to the sect of Fifth Monarchy men. On Dec. 20, 1641, his house was stormed by a mob, and he narrowly escaped with his life. Barbon, who was a man of substantial property, was summoned by Cromwell, on June 6, 16J3, as a member for London, to the assembly of nominees called after him in derision "Barebone's Parliament." He appears to have taken no part in the debates. In 166o he showed great activity in endeavouring to prevent the Restoration. On March 31 he was obliged to sign an engagement to the council not to disturb the peace, and on Nov. 26, 1661, he was arrested, together with John Wildman and James Harring ton, and was imprisoned in the Tower till July 27, 1662, when he was released on bail.