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   Sheriff Hutton Castle

   Upon Ralph's death in 1425, the Neville estates were partitioned. ... The castle became the property of Henry VII and, in 1525, Henry VIII granted it to his son, Henry Fitzroy, who had been newly created as Duke of Richmond and Warden-General of the Marches.
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   Thomas Howard, 2nd Duke of Norfolk

   As the Earl of Surrey, Howard fought for King Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485, following this he was imprisoned for several years before having some titles and estates restored. ... To commemorate his victory at the Battle of Flodden Field, Henry VIII granted an Augmentation of Honour to Howard's coat of arms.
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   Covent Garden

   King Henry VIII granted part of the land to Baron Russell, Lord High Admiral and, later, Earl of Bedford. ... When Seymour was beheaded for treason in 1552, the land once again came into royal gift, and was awarded four months later to one of those who had contributed to Seymour's downfall.
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   Aylsham

   The town is close to large estates and grand country houses at Blickling, Felbrigg, Mannington and Wolterton, which are important tourist attractions. ... In 1519 Henry VIII granted a market on Saturdays and an annual fair to be held on March 12, which was the eve of the feast of St Gregory the pope.
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   Pakington

   Sir John Pakington (died 1560) was a successful lawyer and a favorite at court, and Henry VIII enriched him with estates, including that of Westwood in Worcestershire. ... It is interesting to note that in 1529 Henry VIII granted Sir John Pakington the right of wearing his hat in the royal presence.
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   Anne Boleyn

   This was in attempt to settle a dispute involving the title and estates of the Earldom of Ormond. ... ↑ "Henry VIII" in the 1913 Catholic Encyclopedia.
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   History of Schleswig-Holstein

   On January 28, Christian VIII issued a rescript proclaiming a new constitution which, while preserving the autonomy of the different parts of the country, incorporated them for common purposes in a single organization. ... In July 1860 this happened, and in the spring of 1861 the estates were once more at open odds with the Danish government.
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   Thurstonland

   In 1541 Henry VIII granted "to John Storthes of Shitlington, but likewise of Storthes Hall, gentleman" the Manor of Thurstonland and other lands late the property of Roche Abbey.
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   Succession to the British throne

   Whilst previous monarchs (including Henry VIII) had specifically been granted authority to settle uncertain successions in their wills, the Treasons Act 1571 asserted that Parliament had the right to settle disputes, and made it treason to deny Parliamentary authority. ... Anne originally withheld the Royal Assent, but was forced to grant it when the Estates refused to raise taxes and sought to withdraw troops from the Queen's army.
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    History of France

    While the Third Estate demanded and was granted "double representation" so as to balance the First and Second Estate, voting was to occur "by orders" - votes of the Third Estate were to be weighted - effectively cancelling double representation. ... Hugh (987–996) • Robert II (996–1031) • Henry I (1031–1060) • Philip I (1060–1108) • Louis VI (1108–1137) • Louis VII (1137–1180) • Philip II (1180–1223) • Louis VIII (1223–1226) • Louis IX (1226–1270) • Philip III (1270–1285) • Philip IV (1285–1314) • Louis X (1314–1316) • John I (1316) • Philip V (1316–1322) • Charles IV (1322–1328)

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• Thomas Howard, 2nd Duke of Norfolk,
• Covent Garden,
• Aylsham,
• Pakington,
• Anne Boleyn,
• History of Schleswig-Holstein,
• Thurstonland,
• Succession to the British throne,
• History of France