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Reform of Taxation

England · Government / Government of England. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

4Records
1214–1634Date range
4Named people
1Places

Chronological records

1214

John1214

London · Government / Government of England

Demands a high rate of scutage which contributes to the baronial rebellion of 1215

1377

John of Gaunt Lancaster, 1st27 January 1377

Government / Government of England

A 4d poll tax per head is raised

1534

Henry VIII1534

Government / Government of England

Abolition of Peters Pence & other Papal Taxes.

1634

Charles I1634

London · Government / Government of England

Raises "ship money" on the coastal counties

Names involved

Charles IHenry VIIIJohnJohn of Gaunt Lancaster, 1st

Provenance

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