The city elected its first mayor in 1229, and a parliament was held for the first time in 1297.
Parliament wasn't held until later on because at first the city had no need for a full governing body.
mnli hypothesis: Parliament wasn't held until later on because at first the city had no need for a full governing body. premise: The city elected its first mayor in 1229, and a parliament was held for the first time in 1297.