Chester and Cheshire (Constituencies) Act 1542

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Chester and Cheshire (Constituencies) Act 1542 or 34 & 35 Hen VIII. c. 13 is the Act of Parliament allowing Cheshire to be represented in the Parliament of England. The County palatine of Chester, ruled by the earls of Chester was established by William the Conqueror. Cheshire had its own parliament, consisting of barons of the county, and was not represented in the parliament of England.After the passing of the act Cheshire retained some of its special privileges until 1830. The earldom of Chester is traditionally vested in the sovereign's eldest son upon his crowning as Prince of Wales.