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Taxes on beards were levied in 16th century England (under Henry VIII & Elizabeth I), and in 17th century Russia (under Peter I). Do we know of contemporary reactions to either of the beard taxes' enforcements and effects ?

by /u/drylaw in /r/AskHistorians

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