Treaty of Crepy
Charles V makes separate peace with France, leaving Henry VIII isolated in the war.
Role range: 1509-1547
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Henry VIII Biography and Timeline — Page 25
Follow Henry VIII through 1,046 dated historical records for England.
Henry VIII, historical timeline
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1544–1545Years on this page
1544
Return from France
Henry VIII leaves France after ordering Boulogne to be held against French counter-attack.
Role range: 1509-1547
Siege of Boulogne
A French assault nearly retakes Boulogne but is repulsed by the English garrison.
Role range: 1509-1547
Battle of Lothian
The troops of Mary of Guise & the Earl of Arran make a stand against the English
Role range: 1509-1547
Siege of Lothian
The troops of Mary of Guise & the Earl of Arran make a stand against the English
Role range: 1509-1547
Legislation
The 3rd Act of Succession restores Mary & Elizabeth to the succession after Edward
Role range: 1509-1547
Legislation
Under the 3rd Act of Succession a Regency Council will be established if Henry dies during Edward's minority
Role range: 1509-1547
Reform of Regency
The 3rd Act of Succession restores Mary & Elizabeth to the succession after Edward. A Regency Council will be established if Henry dies during Edward's minority
Role range: 1509-1547
Assured Scots
Henry VIII cultivates Scottish nobles willing to support the English marriage alliance.
Role range: 1509-1547
Charles V comes to terms with Francis I without consulting his English
Charles V comes to terms with Francis I without consulting his English ally
Role range: 1509-1547
Invasion of France
Henry invades France, carried in a litter at the head of an army of 40,000. Charles V comes to terms with Francis I, without consulting his English ally
Role range: 1509-1547
Invasion of France
Henry VIII is forced to retreat from France when Charles V & Francois I make peace
Role range: 1509-1547
Invasion of Scotland
The invasions of 1544 and 1545 are led by Edward Seymour (Earl of Hertford; later Duke of Somerset)
Role range: 1509-1547
Invasion of Scotland
Henry VIII supports assured Scots who promise to back the English marriage alliance and oppose the French faction.
Role range: 1509-1547
Peace
Henry VIII is forced to retreat from France when Charles V & Francois I make peace
Role range: 1509-1547
Siege of Edinburgh
Henry burns Edinburgh in revenge for the annullment of the Treaty of Greenwich
Role range: 1509-1547
Siege of Firth of Forth
Sends an armada to the Firth of Forth
Role range: 1509-1547
Treaty of Greenwich
Henry burns Edinburgh in revenge for the annullment of the Treaty of Greenwich
Role range: 1509-1547
Third Succession Act Restores Daughters
The Third Succession Act returned Mary and Elizabeth to the succession after Prince Edward, without fully reversing their earlier illegitimacy.
1545
Fortification
English engineers and labourers work to strengthen Boulogne as a fortified continental possession.
Role range: 1509-1547
Battle of Ancrum Moor
Scottish forces defeat an English army at Ancrum Moor during the Rough Wooing.
Role range: 1509-1547
Battle of Ancrum Moor
Scottish forces defeat an English raiding army during the Rough Wooing.
Role range: 1509-1547
Battle of Ancrum Moor
The battle reverses English momentum in the Scottish Borders during Henry VIII's Rough Wooing.
Role range: 1509-1547
Battle of Ancrum Moor
The English defeat at Ancrum Moor weakens Henry VIII's attempt to force the Edward and Mary marriage alliance.
Role range: 1509-1547
Melrose Abbey
English troops damage Melrose Abbey during raids into the Scottish Borders before Ancrum Moor.
Role range: 1509-1547
Invasion of England
A French fleet attempts to invade England to divert Henry VIII from Boulogne-sur-Mer
Role range: 1509-1547
Invasion of England
A French fleet threatens England and lands forces on the Isle of Wight during the campaign.
Role range: 1509-1547
Battle of the Solent
A large French fleet enters the Solent during an attempted invasion of England.
Role range: 1509-1547
Invasion of England
A large French fleet enters the Solent during an attempted invasion of England.
Role range: 1509-1547
Battle of the Solent
The French fleet confronts English naval forces in the Solent during the attempted invasion.
Role range: 1509-1547
Mary Rose
The Mary Rose sinks during the naval fighting against the French fleet in the Solent.
Role range: 1509-1547
Battle of the Solent
Henry VIII observes the naval campaign from the Portsmouth area as the French fleet threatens the coast.
Role range: 1509-1547
Battle of the Solent
English and French naval forces fight in the Solent during the French invasion attempt.
Role range: 1509-1547
Battle of the Solent
John Dudley commands the English fleet during the naval battle against the French in the Solent.
Role range: 1509-1547
Mary Rose
The Mary Rose sinks during the Battle of the Solent with heavy loss of life.
Role range: 1509-1547
Sinking of Mary Rose - Open Gunports
Mary Rose heeled sharply during the Solent action, allowing seawater to enter through open lower gunports before the ship sank rapidly.
Role range: 1509-1547
Sinking of Mary Rose
The Mary Rose sinks near Portsmouth during action against the French fleet.
Role range: 1509-1547
Battle of the Solent
French forces land on the Isle of Wight after the naval fighting in the Solent.
Role range: 1509-1547
Battle of the Solent
The French fleet fails to force a decisive landing despite its strength and withdraws from the Solent campaign.
Role range: 1509-1547
Battle of the Solent
The battle becomes associated with the loss of the Mary Rose and the failure of the French invasion attempt.
Role range: 1509-1547
Records, sources and methodology
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