Charles II19 May 1662
Charles II gives assent to the Act of Uniformity, enforcing use of the restored Book of Common Prayer.
England · Religion / Restoration Settlement. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Charles II gives assent to the Act of Uniformity, enforcing use of the restored Book of Common Prayer.
Gives royal assent to the Act of Uniformity enforcing the restored Book of Common Prayer.
Clarendon backs the religious legislation that becomes central to the Restoration settlement.
Clarendon's ministry supports the religious settlement confirmed by the Act of Uniformity.
Sheldon supports the settlement requiring clergy to conform to the restored Church of England.
Sheldon supports the legislation enforcing conformity within the restored Church of England.
Baxter is among ministers unable to conform when the Act of Uniformity takes effect.
Calamy is ejected from ministry after refusing to comply with the Act of Uniformity.
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