The Regency of Somerset, 1547-1549 - Key Dates Flashcards
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January 1547
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Accession of Edward VI; Edward Seymour (Duke of Somerset) became Lord Protector
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November 1547
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Parliament repeals anti-Protestant legislation of 1539 in Treasons Act; Act abolishing Chantries
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September 1547
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English defeated Scots at Battle of Pinkie
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1548
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In the summer, the French army landed in Scotland; Mary, Queen of Scots moved to France
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January 1549
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Act of Uniformity and new Prayer Book; taxes increased on sheep and cloth
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June 1549
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Outbreak of Western Rebellion in Devon and Kett’s Rebellion in Norfolk
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October 1549
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Fall of Somerset
