Robert Aske Biography and Timeline

Death of Robert Aske

Death of Robert Aske

Execution

The leader of the Pilrimage of Grace is executed

Rebellion of Yorkshire

Yorkshire rebels who call themselves the "pilgrimage of grace". The rebels demand the restoration of the Popes authority

Aske Enters York

Aske enters York with the rebel movement in control of much of the region and restores traditional religious observances in the city.

Role range: 1536-1537

Doncaster Armies Confront Each Other

Aske's much larger rebel force faces the Duke of Norfolk's royal army near Doncaster, but both sides choose negotiation instead of immediate battle.

Role range: 1536-1537

Aske Takes Northern Leadership

Robert Aske becomes the leading organiser of the Yorkshire rising and frames the movement as a pilgrimage defending religion and the commonwealth.

Role range: 1536-1537

Pilgrim Army Crosses the Humber

Aske's supporters cross the Humber and rapidly attract northern communities alarmed by religious policy and the dissolution of monasteries.

Role range: 1536-1537

Pontefract Articles Presented

The rebel leadership presents a detailed programme demanding religious restoration, limits on government ministers and redress of northern grievances.

Role range: 1536-1537

Aske Invited to Royal Court

Aske travels to meet Henry VIII and explains the rebels' grievances while believing the king intends a genuine reconciliation.

Role range: 1536-1537

Rebellion of Rebels in Yorkshire

Henry sends Norfolk to promise a Parliament & pardon the rebels. Demands that Parliament not be subservient to the Royal will. Demands Mary be legitimized, the Popes authority restored & Church powers returned. Aske believes Henrys promise to open Parliament but the rebels suppressed

Death of Robert Aske

The King arrests Aske and several of the other leaders, such as Darcy, Constable, and Bigod, who were all convicted of treason and executed

Execution

The King arrests Aske and several of the other leaders, such as Darcy, Constable, and Bigod, who were all convicted of treason and executed

Pilgrimage of Grace

The King arrests Aske and several of the other leaders, such as Darcy, Constable, and Bigod, who were all convicted of treason and executed

Treason

The King arrests Aske and several of the other leaders, such as Darcy, Constable, and Bigod, who were all convicted of treason and executed

Aske Arrested after Renewed Unrest

Aske is arrested after renewed northern disturbances allow the government to treat former leaders as implicated in further rebellion.

Role range: 1536-1537