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This political and religious manifesto of 1638 was signed by those opposed to Charles I's religious policy in Scotland
The anti-Catholic document bound signatories to unite together and uphold true (i.e. Protestant) religion
It was followed in 1643 by the Solemn League and Covenant
18 April, 1853
Gladstone's first Free Trade budget
Gladstone was a leading force for free trade, countered by Disreali's voice on behalf of protectionism
Defeated Robert, Duke of Normandy, at the Battle of Avranches
The battle took place 40 years to the day after the Battle of Hastings
Robert was his elder brother