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Second Arrest of Somerset

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

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1551Date range
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Chronological records

1551

Edward VI16 October 1551

London · Government / Government of England

The former Lord Protector, Edward Seymour, is arrested again after allegations of plotting against Northumberland and other councillors.

Names involved

Edward VI

Provenance

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