Reform of Parliament
Parliament grants Henry VIII subsidies, tonnage, poundage & wool duties for life
Role range: 1509-1547
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Henry VIII Biography and Timeline — Page 2
Follow Henry VIII through 1,046 dated historical records for England.
Henry VIII, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
1,046Distinct records
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1510–1512Years on this page
1510
Parliament
Henry VIIIs 1st Parliament closes
Role range: 1509-1547
Death of Henry VIII
Catherine gives birth to her 1st child but it is born dead
Role range: 1509-1547
Execution
Executed for "constructive treason". A useful scapegoat for Government financial irregularities
Role range: 1509-1547
Treason
Executed for "constructive treason"
Role range: 1509-1547
Death of Henry VIII
Really executed as a scapegoat for financial irregularities. Executed for "constructive treason" & preventing the King from removing him from power
Role range: 1509-1547
Empson and Dudley Attainted
Parliament attaints Richard Empson and Edmund Dudley after the new king distances himself from unpopular financial enforcement under Henry VII.
Role range: 1509-1547
Execution
Really executed as a scapegoat for financial irregularities. Executed for "constructive treason" & preventing the King from removing him from power
Role range: 1509-1547
Treason
Executed for "constructive treason" & preventing the King from removing him from power
Role range: 1509-1547
1511
Birth of Henry of Richmond
Birth of Henry of Richmond, son of Henry VIII
Role range: 1509-1547
Birth of son
First Son, born at Richmond Palace, the Duke of Cornwall
Role range: 1509-1547
Succession
Has a son who lives for only 52 days
Role range: 1509-1547
Death of Henry VIII
Henry, Duke of Cornwall, the first surviving child of Catherine and Henry, dies after seven weeks.
Role range: 1509-1547
Death of Henry VIII
Death of Henry, Duke of Cornwall, Henry VIII's first son.
Role range: 1509-1547
Tournament at Greenwich
Holds celebrations at Greenwich after the birth of Prince Henry.
Role range: 1509-1547
Alliance England, Spain, the Pope and Venice
Council & Parliament endorse an alliance between England, Spain, the Pope & Venice
Role range: 1509-1547
Alliance Henry VIII and Holy League
The Holy League Alliance is signed in Rome. England joins the Holy League against Louis XII of France, formed by Pope Julius II
Role range: 1509-1547
Holy League Entry
Commits England to the papal Holy League against France, aligning the Tudor monarchy with Spain, the papacy and other anti-French powers.
Role range: 1509-1547
Invasion of Gascony
Agrees to Ferdinands suggestion to invade Gascony
Role range: 1509-1547
Medical Practitioners Act Passed
Parliament regulates medical practice by requiring physicians and surgeons in much of England to demonstrate competence before practising.
Role range: 1509-1547
Papal Anti-French Alliance
Accepts a collective alliance intended to force French influence out of Italy and enhance England's standing among the major European powers.
Role range: 1509-1547
Royal Armoury
Sets up a royal armory at Greenwich Palace
Role range: 1509-1547
Spanish War Cooperation Agreement
Agrees military cooperation with Ferdinand of Aragon as part of a wider anti-French strategy connected with the Holy League.
Role range: 1509-1547
Holy League
At a synod convened by Louis at Tours in September 1510, the French bishops withdrew from papal obedience, and resolved, with Emperor Maximilian's co-operation, to seek the deposition of the pope.
Role range: 1509-1547
Holy League
He allied with Ferdinand II of Aragon and the Venetians against France.
Role range: 1509-1547
Holy League
Henry VIII and Maximilian I also join the "Holy League of 1511."
Role range: 1509-1547
Holy League
In November 1511, a council met for this objective at Pisa.
Role range: 1509-1547
Holy League
Julius II joins the "Holy League of 1511".
Role range: 1509-1547
1512
Parliament
Opening of Henry VIIIs 2nd Parliament
Role range: 1509-1547
Declaration of War
Declares war on France
Role range: 1509-1547
Capture of Navarre
The English arFerdinand captures Navarre
Role range: 1509-1547
Invasion of Gascony
The English archers keep the French pinned down while Ferdinand captures Navarre
Role range: 1509-1547
Invasion of Gascony
The invasion force sets sails but Henry does not accompany his army
Role range: 1509-1547
Capture of Tournai
Atter victory at the Battle of the Spurs Henry VIII is able to capture Tournai
Role range: 1509-1547
Invasion of Gascony
While Henry remains at home his army becomes mutinous
Role range: 1509-1547
Invasion of Gascony
The English army under Dorset returns home
Role range: 1509-1547
Invasion of Gascony
Henry VIII wishes to recapture Bordeaux, lost 60 yrs before
Role range: 1509-1547
Legislation
Act passed ordering wages to be paid in money for the production of woollen cloth
Role range: 1509-1547
Legislation
An Act attempts to maintane standards in pulling wollen yarn. Act passed ordering wages to be paid in money for the production of woollen cloth
Role range: 1509-1547
Reform of Labour Law
An Act attempts to maintane standards in pulling wollen yarn. Act passed ordering wages to be paid in money for the production of woollen cloth
Role range: 1509-1547
Records, sources and methodology
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