Dudley Marriage Proposal
Elizabeth proposes Robert Dudley as a possible husband for Mary of Scots
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1563 in England — Page 2
Explore 64 historical events and records for England in 1563.
Historical records for England in 1563
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Elizabethan Poor Relief Act Passed
Parliament strengthens parish responsibility for poor relief and develops compulsory local arrangements for supporting the needy.
Elizabethan Witchcraft Act Passed
Parliament restores witchcraft as a secular criminal offence and establishes penalties varying with the harm alleged.
Foxe Acts and Monuments
Foxe presents Ridley as a Protestant martyr in Acts and Monuments.
Foxe's Acts and Monuments
Foxe's book preserves Latimer as a Protestant martyr.
Governor
Appointed Governor of Portsmouth
Governor of Portsmouth
Knollys is appointed Governor of Portsmouth during wartime tension
Legislation
A statute against witchcraft is passed
Legislation
The Act of Supremacy extends the Oath of Supremacy to MPs, lawyers & barristers. The 39 Articles are the final restoration of the Church of England
Legislation
The Act of Supremacy increases penalties for supporting the Pope. The Act of Supremacy imposes penalties for not taking the Oath. Statute of Apprentices, all men should work & have a rank from the Sovereign downward. 1st Poor Law is passed which providec local payment for the poor
Member of Parliament
Elected Member of Parliament
Oath of Supremacy Extended
Supremacy legislation extends the oath to more office holders and professions
Poor Law
1st Poor Law is passed which providec local payment for the poor
Poor Relief Act
Poor relief legislation strengthens local responsibility for the poor
Reform of Church-State Relations
The Act of Supremacy extends the Oath of Supremacy to MPs, lawyers & barristers. The 39 Articles are the final restoration of the Church of England
Reform of Poor Relief
The Act of Supremacy increases penalties for supporting the Pope. The Act of Supremacy imposes penalties for not taking the Oath. Statute of Apprentices, all men should work & have a rank from the Sovereign downward. 1st Poor Law is passed which providec local payment for the poor
Resignation of Marian Bishops
Marian Bishops resign their Sees after the 39 Acts are passed
Royal Power Assurance Act Passed
Parliament strengthens enforcement of the supremacy oath and legal protection of Elizabeth's royal authority.
Statute of Artificers
Cecil supports legislation ordering labour and apprenticeship policy
Statute of Artificers
Statute of Artificers regulates labour apprenticeships wages and service
Statute of Artificers Enacted
Parliament regulates apprenticeships, wages and labour mobility in a major attempt to organise the Tudor labour market.
Succession
Petitioned by Parliament to marry & declare a successor
Thirty Nine Articles
Convocation prepares the Thirty Nine Articles defining doctrine of the Church of England
Witchcraft Act
An Act against conjurations enchantments and witchcraft is passed
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