Carthusian monks are executed at Tyburn

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John Houghton, Prior of the London Charter house, and other Carthusians are found guilty of treason in refusing to acknowledge the royal supremacy (they are executed at Tyburn, May 4th).

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Carthusian monks are executed at Tyburn". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 November 2010 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=14888, accessed 19 March 2024.]

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