Charles II20 December 1661
Charles II gives assent to the Corporation Act, reshaping municipal government after the Restoration.
England · Government / Restoration. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Charles II gives assent to the Corporation Act, reshaping municipal government after the Restoration.
Charles II gives royal assent to the Corporation Act regulating municipal office.
Clarendon's ministry backs the Corporation Act as part of the Restoration settlement.
Turnor presides over the Commons during the Parliament that passes the Corporation Act.
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