1 janv. 1673 - The Test Act
Description:
The Test Act was passed by the English Parliament in 1673 during the reign of Charles II. The act required all holders of public office to take the Oath of Supremacy and the Oath of Allegiance towards not being catholic or part of the catholic religionThe Test Act was primarily aimed at preventing Roman Catholics from holding public office, as they could not take the required oaths due to their religious beliefs.
a famous person failed this that people would never forget and that was the duke of york (Charles II brother) next in line to the throne of a Protestant nation was now known publicly as a Catholic
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Date:
1 janv. 1673
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 353 ans