Lavenham Revolt
Thousands gather at Lavenham to oppose the Amicable Grant and the burden of royal taxation.
Role range: 1509-1547
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Henry VIII Biography and Timeline — Page 8
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1525
Pardon
Leaders of the Amicable Grant resistance submit before royal authority and are pardoned.
Role range: 1509-1547
Pardon
Ringleaders of the Amicable Grant resistance are brought before Star Chamber and pardoned after submission.
Role range: 1509-1547
Political Crisis
The failure of the Amicable Grant damages Wolsey's authority and exposes limits on extra-parliamentary taxation.
Role range: 1509-1547
Rebellion of Rebels in Lavenham
The Duke of Suffolk confronts armed resistance to the Amicable Grant in the cloth districts of Suffolk.
Role range: 1509-1547
Rebellion of danger of
The Duke of Suffolk confronts organised resistance to the levy and warns of the danger of rebellion.
Role range: 1509-1547
Taxation
Henry VIII abandons the Amicable Grant after widespread opposition makes collection impossible.
Role range: 1509-1547
Taxation
Henry VIII abandons the Amicable Grant after widespread resistance and the danger of rebellion.
Role range: 1509-1547
Invasion of France
Henry VIII abandons the proposed invasion after the Amicable Grant fails to produce the necessary war finance.
Role range: 1509-1547
Tax Resistance
Opposition to the Amicable Grant threatens armed disorder and undermines Henry VIII's French war plans.
Role range: 1509-1547
Courtship
Henry VIII 1st meets Anne Boleyn, when Thomas Boleyn is created Viscount Rochford
Role range: 1509-1547
Peerage
Makes his illegitimate son, Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Richmond
Role range: 1509-1547
French Territorial Claims Reduced
Agrees to abandon several immediate English territorial claims in France in return for money and a more useful diplomatic partnership.
Role range: 1509-1547
Peace of the More Concluded
Reaches a new peace with the French regency after abandoning expectations of major territorial gains from the Imperial victory at Pavia.
Role range: 1509-1547
Treaty of the More
Henry VIII accepts peace with France after the failure of the Great Enterprise and the Amicable Grant.
Role range: 1509-1547
Treaty of the More
Henry VIII agrees peace with France after the failure of the Amicable Grant and the Great Enterprise.
Role range: 1509-1547
Treaty of the More
Peace with France follows the collapse of Henry VIII's attempt to finance a renewed French campaign.
Role range: 1509-1547
Treaty of the More
The treaty redirects English policy from invasion planning toward diplomatic settlement with France.
Role range: 1509-1547
Ordinance
Wolsey & Henry VIII draw up the "Eltham Ordinances" to reform the Household & Chamber
Role range: 1509-1547
Plague
Spends a "still Christmas" away from the plague
Role range: 1509-1547
Purchase of Hampton Court
Henry VIII acquires Hampton Court from Thomas Wolesey
Role range: 1509-1547
Marriage
Henry VIII no longer sleeps with Catherine because she is past childbearing age
Role range: 1509-1547
Health of Henry VIII
Catherine refers to the "uncertainty of my life" after a bout of illness
Role range: 1509-1547
1526
Courtship
Begins courting Anne Boleyn
Role range: 1509-1547
League of Cognac
Becomes "protector" of the Holy League of Cognac against Charles V
Role range: 1509-1547
Arrest of John Tyndale
Harry Phillips, an agent of Henry VIII, arrests John Tyndale for heresy
Role range: 1509-1547
Hampton Court Reciprocal Alliance
Concludes a reciprocal obligation with France that deepens cooperation between the two kingdoms following the Treaty of the More.
Role range: 1509-1547
Coronation
Sends 200 men to guard over James Vs coronation, invited by the Earl of Angus
Role range: 1509-1547
Arrest of John Tyndale
Sends agents abroad to try & arrest John Tyndale
Role range: 1509-1547
1527
Treaty of Eternal Peace
Receives an embassy from Paris to discuss a "Treaty of Eternal Peace"
Role range: 1509-1547
Marriage
Asks the Pope for an annulment
Role range: 1509-1547
Alliance Henry VIII and King Francis
Signs the Treaty of Westminster with King Francis against Emperor Charles V. Signs the Treaty of Westminster with Henry VIII against Emperor Charles V
Role range: 1509-1547
Alliance Henry VIII and King Francis
Signs the Treaty of Westminster with King Francis against Emperor Charles V. Signs the Treaty of Westminster with Henry VIII against Emperor Charles V
Role range: 1509-1547
Dynastic Marriage Negotiations at London
Arrangements are made for Princess Mary to marry Henry, Duke of Orleans
Role range: 1509-1547
Westminster Anti-Imperial Alliance
Forms a closer alliance with France directed against Imperial pressure and intended to support the release of the French king's sons.
Role range: 1509-1547
Treaty of Greenwich
The Treaty of Greenwich is signed with France
Role range: 1509-1547
Marriage
Wolsey & Warham convene an ecclesiastical court to examine the King's marriage. An ecclesiastical court hears Henry's requests for an annulment
Role range: 1509-1547
Marriage
Henry informs Catherine they must separate & he has asked the Pope for an annulment
Role range: 1509-1547
Treaty of Amiens
The peace Treaty of Amiens between France & England is confirmed
Role range: 1509-1547
Treaty of More
Signed with France after the Battle of Pavia. Enforced while Francis I is Charles Vs prisoner
Role range: 1509-1547
Records, sources and methodology
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