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Vagabonds Act Establishes Houses of Correction

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

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1572Date range
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Chronological records

1572

Elizabeth I1572

Westminster · House / House of Tudor

Parliament introduces stronger measures against persistent vagrancy while encouraging organised local punishment and correction.

Names involved

Elizabeth I

Provenance

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