Chief Justice
Appointed Chief Justice of the King's Bench
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1555 in England — Page 3
Explore 91 historical events and records for England in 1555.
Historical records for England in 1555
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Diplomatic Mission to London
The King of Sweden sends his Ambassador of marry his son Eric to Elizabeth
Exile of John Jewel
Jews are forced into a Marian exile
Highways Act Creates Parish Road Duties
Parliament requires parishes to organise annual labour for repairing highways, creating a durable local system for road maintenance.
Lord President
Appointed Lord President, 2nd term
Marriage
The King of Sweden sends his Ambassador of marry his son Eric to Elizabeth
Marriage Proposal
Philip supports a proposed marriage between Elizabeth and Philibert of Savoy
Peerage
Created Earl Bedford, 2nd
Pole Directs Catholic Church Reform
Pole promotes clerical residence, preaching, education and discipline as part of the Catholic restoration under Mary.
Seditious Words Act Strengthens Public Order Law
Parliament creates penalties for specified seditious words and rumours directed against the monarch and government.
Visitation Programme
Episcopal visitations enforce Catholic worship and clerical discipline.
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