Question

Monarch Edward IV of England ruled which sport illegal in 1477?

a. Chess
b. Rugby
c. Cricket
d. Jousting

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Answer 1

monarch Edward IV of England ruled in cricket sport illigal in 1477

Answer 2

Answer : Cricket

In 1477, Monarch Edward IV of England ruled "Cricket" sport illegally.

Extra Information :-

• Edward IV, born on 28th April 1442 in Normandy.

• He was the king of England from 4th March 1461 to October 1470 and again from 11th April 1471 untill his death 1483.

• In 1477, Edward IV ruled the sport cricket illegally and he banned the cricket as it interfered with his archery practice.

• In certain periods, The cricket sport was banned in England by many kings.

• Untill 1478, Cricket was played illegally in England.

• Later, The court of king's bench decided that cricket was a legal sport and not an illegal sport.