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English Convocations and Kings Shape Church Rights Through History
A scanned historical fragment discusses how Anglo Saxon and English kings shaped church authority. It cites Edgar in 975 sending a speech to clergy and notes later reinforcements of church rights under Henry II and later monarchs, with references to laws and charters protecting church liberty and elections.
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Kent
Ina
Ethelhald
Seth Peeste
Cnwr
England
Edgar
Edward the Confessor
Lenden
Henry the Second
Iuihy
Pon Calewe Donte
Enghan
York