Pilgrimage of Grace
The movement broke out on 13 October 1536, immediately following the failure of the Lincolnshire Rising, and at this point was the term Pilgrimage of Grace used.
Role range: 1509-1547
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1536
Suppression
The Lincolnshire Rising collapses after Henry VIII orders the rebels to disperse or face royal force.
Role range: 1509-1547
Pilgrimage of Grace
Robert Aske leads the rebels into York as the movement becomes the largest rising of Henry VIII's reign.
Role range: 1509-1547
Execution
Leaders of the Lincolnshire Rising are executed after the royal government restores control.
Role range: 1509-1547
Lincolnshire Rising
Rebels occupy Lincoln and demand an end to religious innovations, taxation and the dissolution of monasteries.
Role range: 1509-1547
Pilgrimage of Grace
Rebels gather in the East Riding and the rising spreads beyond its first Yorkshire centres.
Role range: 1509-1547
Pilgrimage of Grace
Pontefract Castle becomes a major centre of the northern rebellion against Henry VIII's religious policies.
Role range: 1509-1547
Pilgrimage of Grace
Pontefract Castle becomes a major centre of the northern rebellion against the Crown.
Role range: 1509-1547
Pilgrimage of Grace
Robert Aske leads the northern rebels into York as the movement gathers wider support.
Role range: 1509-1547
Pilgrimage of Grace
Henry authorised Norfolk to promise a general pardon and a Parliament to be held at York within a year, as well as a reprieve for the abbeys until the Parliament had met
Role range: 1509-1547
Rebellion of Robert Aske
Beginning of the rebellion led by Robert Aske, engulfs the north of England
Role range: 1509-1547
General Pardon Offered to Pilgrims
Henry VIII offers a general pardon to most participants after the rebel army disperses under promises that a parliament will consider northern complaints.
Role range: 1536-1537 – 1509-1547
Legislation
The Poor Law is enacted
Role range: 1509-1547
Poor Law
The Poor Law is enacted
Role range: 1509-1547
Reform of Poor Relief
The Poor Law is enacted
Role range: 1509-1547
Articles of Pontefract
The rebels set out demands including restoration of monasteries and removal of Cromwell and other royal councillors.
Role range: 1509-1547
Articles of Pontefract
The rebels set out demands including restoration of monasteries and removal of Thomas Cromwell.
Role range: 1509-1547
Negotiations
The Duke of Norfolk negotiates with the Pilgrimage of Grace rebels and offers a royal pardon.
Role range: 1509-1547
Negotiations
The Duke of Norfolk negotiates with the rebels after their forces confront royal troops near Doncaster.
Role range: 1509-1547
Pardon
The Pilgrimage of Grace disperses after promises of pardon and a future parliament in the north.
Role range: 1509-1547
Pardon
The rebels disperse after promises of a royal pardon and a parliament to consider their grievances.
Role range: 1509-1547
Pregnancy
Jane Seymour announces that she is pregnant
Role range: 1509-1547
Arrest of Rebel leaders
Orders the arrest of the rebel leaders
Role range: 1509-1547
Act Against the Popes Authority
Parliament passes the Act against the Popes Authority, which removes the last part of papal authority still legal
Role range: 1509-1547
Constitution of England
The Privy Council replaces the King's Council
Role range: 1509-1547
Legisation
Parliament passes the Act against the Popes Authority, which removes the last part of papal authority still legal
Role range: 1509-1547
Legislation
The Act of Succession is passed. Section IX allows Henry to bestow the crown on one of his daughters. Allowed to appoint his successor if he does not sire a male heir
Role range: 1509-1547
Parliament completes the break with Rome
Parliament completes the break with Rome
Role range: 1509-1547
Reform of Royal Succession
The Act of Succession is passed. Section IX allows Henry to bestow the crown on one of his daughters. Allowed to appoint his successor if he does not sire a male heir
Role range: 1509-1547
Adultery
Cromwell convinces Henry Anne had committed incest with her brother
Role range: 1509-1547
Arrest of George Boleyn
Lord George Rochford is arrested for adultery with Anne Boleyn, Anne's brother
Role range: 1509-1547
Court of Augmentations Established
Parliament establishes the Court of Augmentations to administer property and income transferred to the Crown through monastic dissolution.
Role range: 1509-1547
First Laws in Wales Act Passed
Parliament integrates Wales more fully into English administration and law, abolishing many marcher jurisdictions.
Role range: 1509-1547
Marriage
Offers to marry Madeleine the daughter of Francis I but is refused
Role range: 1509-1547
Marriage
Parliament approves the marriage to Anne Boleyn & the break with Rome
Role range: 1509-1547
Offences at Sea Act Establishes Jury Trials
Parliament changes procedures for serious maritime offences by providing common-law style jury trials for piracy and related crimes.
Role range: 1509-1547
Poor Relief Statute Establishes Parish Responsibility
Parliament requires organised local relief for the impotent poor while strengthening punishment of able-bodied vagabonds.
Role range: 1509-1547
Statute of Uses Enacted
Parliament restricts legal devices known as uses, increasing royal control over land transfers and associated feudal revenues.
Role range: 1509-1547
Trial
Found guilty of adultery with Anne Boleyn & condemned to die by beheading
Role range: 1509-1547
Welsh Counties Gain Commons Representation
The Welsh union legislation provides parliamentary representation for Welsh counties and boroughs within the English House of Commons.
Role range: 1509-1547
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