Henry VIIIApril 1539
The Great Bible receives royal authorisation for church use, providing the first officially approved English Bible intended for widespread parish access.
England · House / House of Tudor. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
The Great Bible receives royal authorisation for church use, providing the first officially approved English Bible intended for widespread parish access.
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