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1379 in England

Explore 2 historical events and records for England in 1379.

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Historical records for England in 1379

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January

27 January 1379

Reform of Government

John of Gaunt · London · Government / Government of England

Graded by rank from 4d to 10 marks

Other events (month unknown)

1379

Reform of Taxation

Richard II · London · Warfare / Military

The introduction of a poll tax for every adult later provokes a peasant rebellion

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