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First fruits of an ecclesiastical benefice paid to the one presenting the benefice.

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  • Since the fifteenth century this tax has been generally known as annates, a term comprehending all money taxes paid into the Apostolic Camera
  • In 1555 a "national synod" had been held, which had requested the marriage of priests, Communion under both kinds, Mass in Polish, the abolishment of "annates".
  • Edward enforced the petition except in the matter of annates.
  • He could protest against the cruel burden of the annates, and then absorb them himself.
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