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Anti-Retaining Statute Strengthened

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

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1487Date range
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Chronological records

1487

Henry VII1487

Westminster · House / House of Tudor

Parliament strengthens restrictions on unlawful retaining as Henry seeks to limit private noble armies that could threaten royal authority.

Names involved

Henry VII

Provenance

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