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Mary Declines Edward's Coronation Chair

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

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1553Date range
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Chronological records

1553

Mary I1 October 1553

Westminster Abbey · House / House of Tudor

Mary avoids using the ancient chair in the same manner as Edward, reflecting concern that Protestant usage had compromised its ceremonial purity.

Names involved

Mary I

Provenance

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