The English Parliament is prorogued

Historical Context Note

Litencyc Editors (Independent Scholar - Europe)
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Queen Elizabeth I, frustrated at her Parliament's attempts to persuade her to marry, prorogues Parliament until 1566. Legislation that has been passed in this session includes the Statute of Apprentices.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "The English Parliament is prorogued". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 February 2011 [https://staging.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=15018, accessed 23 November 2024.]

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