John Dudley Biography and Timeline

Birth of John Dudley

Birth of John Dudley

Birth of John Dudley

John Dudley is born and later becomes Duke of Northumberland, leading Edward VI's government and the attempt to place Jane Grey on the throne.

Deputy

Appointed Deputy of Calais

Created Viscount Lisle

Is created Viscount Lisle, advancing his position at Henry VIII's court.

Role range: 1542-1551

Warden of Scottish Marches

Is appointed to senior responsibility on the Scottish Marches during preparations for renewed war with Scotland.

Role range: 1542-1543

Garter Appointment

Receives one of the monarchy's highest chivalric honours.

Role range: 1543-1547

Order of the Garter

Is appointed a Knight of the Garter.

Role range: 1543-1547

Dudley Sworn to Council

His council membership marks his rise to senior political influence.

Role range: 1543-1547

Privy Council

Is sworn as a member of Henry VIII's Privy Council.

Role range: 1543-1547

Lord High Admiral

Is appointed Lord High Admiral of England.

Role range: 1543-1547

Naval Command

Becomes one of Henry VIII's principal military officeholders.

Role range: 1543-1547

Capture of Boulogne-sur-Mer

Captures Boulogne-sur-Mer under Edward Seymour

Siege of Boulogne-sur-Mer

Dudley helps capture Boulogne-sur-Mer under Edward Seymour

Battle of the Solent

John Dudley, Viscount Lisle, commands the English fleet during the Battle of the Solent.

Battle of Pinkie Cleugh

Helps defeat the Scots

Lord Protector

Appointed Joint Regent & High Chamberlain of England

Peerage

Created Earl Warwick, title granted by Edward VI

Foreign Mercenaries Reinforce Warwick

Warwick receives additional professional troops, strengthening the royal army immediately before the decisive confrontation with Kett's forces.

Role range: 1549

Battle of Dussindale

Warwick defeats Kett's army at Dussindale in a bloody battle that destroys the organised military strength of the Norfolk rebellion.

Role range: 1549

Warwick Takes Command against Kett

John Dudley assumes command of a stronger royal army after Northampton's failure and prepares a renewed assault on the Norfolk rebels.

Role range: 1549

Council Move against Somerset

John Dudley emerges at the centre of the council coalition that removes Protector Somerset from power after military, political and economic crises weaken his position.

Role range: 1504-1553 – 1547-1553

Coup

Siezes control of the Council & of King Edward VI

Lord Protector

Priests are appointed by Government patronage by means of the "Orinal of Priests". Appointed Lord Protector

Peerage

Created Duke of Northumberland

Regency

Appointed Regent, rules on behalf of Edward VI

Role range: 1551-1553

Peerage

Created Duke of Northumberland

Execution

Orders the execution of the Duke of Somerset

Lord Protector

Appointed Lord Protector

Book of Common Prayer

The new Prayer Book is introduced. Replaces the Prayer Book issued in 1549, ends any compromise with Catholicism

Legislation

The Act of Uniformity prescribes penalties for not attending Church services

Reform of Church Worship

The new Prayer Book is introduced. The Act of Uniformity prescribes penalties for not attending Church services

Marriage

Forced to marry Lady Jane Grey by his father, the Duke of Northumberland

Succession Crisis

Northumberland backs Jane Grey against Mary Tudor's claim

Role range: 1549-1553

Rebellion of to suppress Marys

Leaves London in an effort to suppress Marys rebellion

Arrest of Mary I

Sent to Framligham to arrest Mary I, an unpopular request with the people of London

Northumberland Marches against Mary

Northumberland leaves London with troops to suppress Mary's growing support, weakening the political control sustaining Jane's disputed succession.

Role range: 1549-1553

Succession

Dudley demands reinforcements but at Baynards castle Lord Arundel declares Mary Queen

Arrest of John Dudley

The Council declares for Mary & Dudley is arrested

Rebellion of Rebels in Cambridge

The Council declares for Mary & Dudley is arrested

John Dudley Arrested at Cambridge

John Dudley is arrested after his army collapses and he abandons the attempt to enforce Lady Jane Grey's claim against Mary Tudor.