Treaty of Greenwich
The Scottish Parliament rejects the Treaty of Greenwich and the proposed Edward and Mary marriage.
Role range: 1509-1547
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Henry VIII Biography and Timeline — Page 23
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1543
Treaty of Greenwich
The treaties of Greenwich are not ratified by Scotland
Role range: 1509-1547
Declaration of War
War is declared by Henry in an attempt to force the Scots to agree to a marriage between Edward and the infant queen, thereby creating a new alliance between Scotland and England
Role range: 1509-1547
Declaration of War
Henry VIII prepares war against Scotland after the rejection of the Greenwich marriage settlement.
Role range: 1509-1547
Invasion of Scotland
Following it's break with Rome, England decided to attack Scotland, partly to destroy the Auld Alliance, and prevent Scotland being used as a springboard for future invasion by France.
Role range: 1509-1547
Invasion of Scotland
The Rough Wooing is a war between Scotland and England.
Role range: 1509-1547
Invasion of Scotland
partly to weaken Scotland, and partly to force Scotland to agree to a marriage alliance between its child Queen Mary and the English heir apparent Edward, son of King Henry VIII.
Role range: 1509-1547
Delaration of War
War is declared by Henry in an attempt to force the Scots to agree to a marriage between Edward and the infant queen, thereby creating a new alliance between Scotland and England
Role range: 1543-1551 – 1509-1547
Invasion of Scotland
Following it's break with Rome, England decided to attack Scotland, partly to destroy the Auld Alliance, and prevent Scotland being used as a springboard for future invasion by France.
Role range: 1543-1551 – 1509-1547
Invasion of Scotland
The Rough Wooing is a war between Scotland and England.
Role range: 1543-1551 – 1509-1547
Invasion of Scotland
partly to weaken Scotland, and partly to force Scotland to agree to a marriage alliance between its child Queen Mary and the English heir apparent Edward, son of King Henry VIII.
Role range: 1543-1551 – 1509-1547
Invasion of Scotland
English policy shifts from negotiation to coercion after Scotland refuses the Greenwich settlement.
Role range: 1509-1547
Invasion of Scotland
Henry VIII treats Scotland's rejection of the Treaty of Greenwich as a breach of the marriage settlement.
Role range: 1509-1547
Invasion of Scotland
The renewal of Scottish links with France strengthens Henry VIII's fear of a hostile northern frontier.
Role range: 1509-1547
Rough Wooing Begins
Prepares military action after Scotland rejects the marriage settlement.
Role range: 1543-1551 – 1509-1547
Rough Wooing
Following it's break with Rome, England decided to attack Scotland, partly to destroy the Auld Alliance, and prevent Scotland being used as a springboard for future invasion by France, partly to weaken Scotland, and partly to force Scotland to agree to a marriage alliance between its child Queen Mary and the English heir apparent Edward, son of King Henry VIII
Role range: 1543-1551 – 1509-1547
Rough Wooing
The Rough Wooing is a war between Scotland and England
Role range: 1543-1551 – 1509-1547
Treaty of Greenwich
Henry VIII treats Scotland's rejection of the treaty as justification for renewed war and the Rough Wooing.
Role range: 1509-1547
War against Scotland
The failed diplomacy develops into the conflict known as the Rough Wooing.
Role range: 1543-1551 – 1509-1547
Advancement of True Religion Act
Supports legislation restricting unauthorized scripture reading by lower social ranks.
Role range: 1509-1547
Alliance Agreement at Solway Moss
Releases Angus & 10 Lords captured at Solway Moss to secure a Scottish alliance. Agrees for Prince Edward to marry Mary Queen of Scots
Role range: 1509-1547
Alliance Henry VIII and Scottish lords
Releases Angus & 10 Lords captured at Solway Moss to secure a Scottish alliance
Role range: 1509-1547
Legislation
An Act forbids the laboring class to read scripture
Role range: 1509-1547
Reform of Bible Use
An Act forbids the laboring class to read scripture
Role range: 1509-1547
Restriction on Bible Reading
The Advancement of True Religion Act tightens control of religious reading.
Role range: 1509-1547
Scripture
An Act forbids the laboring class to read scripture
Role range: 1509-1547
Advancement of True Religion Act Passed
Parliament restricts Bible reading by social status and seeks to control unauthorised religious interpretation during Henry's conservative reaction.
Role range: 1509-1547
Rebellion of Rebels in Kent
The Prebendaries plot in Kent is supports grass-roots Reformation
Role range: 1509-1547
Reformation, The
The Prebendaries plot in Kent is supports grass-roots Reformation
Role range: 1509-1547
Second Laws in Wales Act Passed
Parliament completes further administrative and judicial arrangements for Wales within the unified legal structure created under Henry VIII.
Role range: 1509-1547
Unification
An Act of Parliament extends all English law to Wales
Role range: 1509-1547
War with France
Prepares for renewed war with France while also pursuing the Rough Wooing against Scotland.
Role range: 1509-1547
King's Book
Authorizes the doctrinal statement commonly called the King's Book.
Role range: 1509-1547
Necessary Doctrine and Erudition
The publication presents a conservative statement of official English religion.
Role range: 1509-1547
Invasion of Scotland
A period of "rough wooing" is marked by a 2 day burning of Edinburgh
Role range: 1509-1547
Rough Wooing
A period of "rough wooing" is marked by a 2 day burning of Edinburgh
Role range: 1509-1547
Siege of Edinburgh
A period of "rough wooing" is marked by a 2 day burning of Edinburgh
Role range: 1509-1547
Siege of Edinburgh
The Abbey & Holyrood are sacked. A period of "rough wooing" is marked by a 2 day burning of Edinburgh
Role range: 1509-1547
Siege of Holyrood
The Abbey & Holyrood are sacked
Role range: 1509-1547
Rebellion of Rebels in Kent
The Prebendaries plot in Kent is supports grass-roots Reformation
Role range: 1509-1547
Records, sources and methodology
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