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Act of Uniformity

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Over the course of English parliamentary history there were a number of Acts of Uniformity. All had the basic object of establishing some sort of religious orthodoxy within the Church of England.

  • The Act of Uniformity 1549 (2 & 3 Edw. 6, c. 1), also called Act of Equality, which established the Book of Common Prayer as the only legal form of worship
  • The Act of Uniformity 1552 (5 & 6 Edw. 6, c. 1) required the use of the Book of Common Prayer of 1552
  • The Act of Uniformity 1559 (1 Eliz., c. 2), adopted on the accession of Elizabeth I
  • The Act of Uniformity 1662 (14 Car 2, c. 4), enacted after the restoration of the monarchy
  • The Act of Uniformity (Explanation) Act 1663 (15 Car 2, c. 6)

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