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Enactment of Livery Laws

When
unknown
Where
England
Part of
Prosecution of lords for private armies by Henry VII

Henry VII enacted laws against livery and maintenance to address the practice of lords maintaining retainers who wore their badges.

The legislation targeted the practice of great lords having large numbers of retainers who wore their lord's badge or uniform. This action addressed the potential private armies formed by these groups.

Sources

  1. Henry VII of England Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-04

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