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The Prayer Book Rebellion was a significant uprising in 1549 in East Devon and Cornwall against the introduction of the Book of Common Prayer in English, which replaced Latin services and was seen as an attack on traditional religious practices. It is associated with local leaders such as Sir Peter Carew and Thomas Arundell, and it reflects widespread resistance to the religious reforms of Edward VI's reign, making it an important event in the history of the English Reformation.
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