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Privy Council Order

When
11 May 1593
Where
London
Part of
Arrest Warrant for Christopher Marlowe

The Privy Council ordered the arrest of those responsible for libels threatening Protestant refugees in London.

Following the posting of threatening bills in early May 1593, the Privy Council issued an order on 11 May 1593 to arrest the individuals responsible for these libels against French and Dutch refugees.

Sources

  1. Christopher Marlowe Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-21

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