The English Parliament is prorogued

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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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Editors. "The English Parliament is prorogued". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 February 2011
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