What was the proclamation issued by King Richard of England in 1195 regarding knights and their role in maintaining peace?
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The question is asking about a historical proclamation issued by King Richard of England, focusing on its content and purpose regarding the appointment of knights for maintaining peace.
Answer
The appointment of knights to act as Keepers of the Peace.
The proclamation issued by King Richard of England in 1195 required the appointment of knights to act as Keepers of the Peace to maintain public order.
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The proclamation issued by King Richard of England in 1195 required the appointment of knights to act as Keepers of the Peace to maintain public order.
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This proclamation by King Richard I was an early step towards the establishment of the role now known as Justices of the Peace.
Sources
- C legis henrici an act that was enacted during this - Course Hero - coursehero.com
- A Short History of Justices of the Peace - actjpa.org.au
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