In 1535 the march lordships were formed into shires, and a reign of law
began.
1535–1603. _Period of loyalty to Tudor sovereigns_—for
equality before law and political rights.
1536. The march lordships become shire ground.
Wales given a representation in Parliament,
and its own system of law courts—the Great
Sessions of Wales.
1539. Welsh passive resistance to the Reformation.
1567. Sir Thomas Middleton opens silver mines of
Cardiganshire.
1588. Bishop Morgan’s Welsh Bible.
1593. Execution of John Penry.
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