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Matthew Bible Licensed

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

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1537Date range
1Named people
1Places

Chronological records

1537

Henry VIIIAugust 1537

London · House / House of Tudor

Royal approval permits circulation of the Matthew Bible, expanding authorised access to English scripture within the national church.

Names involved

Henry VIII

Provenance

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