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Bible Reading Restricted by Statute

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

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1543Date range
1Named people
1Places

Chronological records

1543

Henry VIIIMay 1543

Westminster · House / House of Tudor

The Act for the Advancement of True Religion limits access to English scripture for some social groups and seeks to control unauthorised interpretation.

Names involved

Henry VIII

Provenance

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