Birth of Stephen Gardiner1483
Birth of Stephen Gardiner
Historical person
Stephen Gardiner Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Stephen Gardiner, based on 18 World History Database records associated with England.
18 records1483–155413 events6 places
Chronological biography
1483
1527
Treaty Negotiations1527
Helps arrange a Treaty with the French ambassadors for the support of an army in Italy against Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor
1529
Reformation, The1529
Cranmer stays with relatives in Waltham Holy Cross to avoid an outbreak of the plague in Cambridge joined by his Cambridge associates, Stephen Gardiner and Edward Foxe, they discuss the annulment issue and.
Reformation, The1529
Cranmer suggests putting aside the legal case in Rome in favour of a general canvassing of opinions from university theologians throughout Europe, Henry shows much interest in the idea when Gardiner and Foxe present him the plan.
1531
Bishop1531
Appointed Bishop of Winchester, 1st term
1535
Reformation, The1535
Gardiner and other Bishops are called upon to vindicate the King's new title of "Supreme Head of the Church of England", the result is his celebrated treatise De vera obedientia, the ablest of all the vindications of royal supremacy
Supremacy1535
Gardiner and other Bishops are called upon to vindicate the King's new title of "Supreme Head of the Church of England", the result is his celebrated treatise De vera obedientia, the ablest of all the vindications of royal supremacy
Treatise De vera1535
Gardiner and other Bishops are called upon to vindicate the King's new title of "Supreme Head of the Church of England", the result is his celebrated treatise De vera obedientia, the ablest of all the vindications of royal supremacy
1539
Reformation, The1539
Gardiner takes part in the enactment of the severe statute of the Six Articles, which led to the resignation of Bishops Latimer and Shaxton and the persecution of the Protestant party
Six Acts1539
Gardiner takes part in the enactment of the severe statute of the Six Articles, which led to the resignation of Bishops Latimer and Shaxton and the persecution of the Protestant party
1540
Chancellor1540
After the execution of Thomas Cromwell elected Chancellor of the University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge1540
After the execution of Thomas Cromwell elected Chancellor of the University of Cambridge
1546
Trial1546
Placed on a committee of enquiry by Henry VIII to examine Sacramentaianism
1553
Bishop1553
Appointed Bishop of Winchester, 2nd term
Lord Chancellor1553
Appointed Lord Chancellor
1554
Wyatt Rebellion21 January 1554
Questions Courtenay after Renard warns of the plot.
Wyatt Rebellion1 February 1554
Supports Mary's appeal to London against Wyatt.
Catholic RestorationNovember 1554
Gardiner supports legislation restoring papal authority in England
Titles and roles
Bishop of Winchester · Bishop · Lord Chancellor · Lord Chancellor
Record provenance
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