Act of Parliament | |
Long title | An Acte for dissolucion of the Abbeys. [2] |
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Citation | 31 Hen. 8. c. 13 |
Dates | |
Royal assent | 28 June 1539 |
Other legislation | |
Repealed by | |
Status: Repealed |
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