Abstract
The five repressive acts regarding religion passed between 1661 and 1665. Though the legislation was named for the earl of Clarendon (Edward Hyde*) and supported by many of his strongly Anglican backers in the House of Commons, Lord Chancellor Clarendon repeatedly criticized and attempted to moderate the "sharp laws."
Original language | American English |
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Title of host publication | Historical Dictionary of Stuart England |
State | Published - 1996 |
Keywords
- Clarendon Code
Disciplines
- History