Clarendon Code

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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 languageAmerican English
Title of host publicationHistorical Dictionary of Stuart England
StatePublished - 1996

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