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Trial of Duke 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 VI1 December 1551

Westminster · Government / Government of England

Somerset is acquitted of high treason but convicted of felony after a trial at Westminster Hall.

Names involved

Edward VI

Provenance

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