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Prophesyings Suppressed by Royal Order

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

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1577Date range
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1577

Elizabeth IMay 1577

England · House / House of Tudor

Elizabeth orders the suppression of prophesyings, fearing that uncontrolled clerical meetings encourage Puritan organisation and challenge episcopal authority.

Names involved

Elizabeth I

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