Mary I Biography and Timeline — Page 3

Royal Injunctions Suspended

Edwardian religious injunctions are suspended as Catholic worship returns.

Role range: 1553-1558

Coronation

Mary is crowned Queen of England at Westminster Abbey

Role range: 1553-1558

Mary Carries Orb after Crowning

Mary carries the orb in the outward procession after the crowning, following her chosen adaptation of the traditional rite.

Role range: 1553-1558

Mary Declines Edward's Coronation Chair

Mary avoids using the ancient chair in the same manner as Edward, reflecting concern that Protestant usage had compromised its ceremonial purity.

Role range: 1553-1558

Mary I Crowned as Regnant Queen

Mary is crowned as queen regnant, confirming in ceremony that sovereign authority is vested in her personally.

Role range: 1553-1558

Mary Receives Coronation Regalia

Mary receives the ceremonial insignia of monarchy before the act of crowning.

Role range: 1553-1558

Mary's Coronation Banquet

A formal coronation feast follows the Abbey service and publicly celebrates Mary's successful accession.

Role range: 1553-1558

Mary's Coronation Communion

Mary participates in the Eucharistic conclusion of the service after the main coronation rites.

Role range: 1553-1558

Mary's Coronation Oath

Mary takes the coronation oath as England's reigning queen before proceeding to anointing and investiture.

Role range: 1553-1558

Mary's Coronation Recognition

Before Gardiner proceeds to the sacred rites, Mary is presented publicly in the Abbey as England's lawful sovereign.

Role range: 1553-1558

First Parliament Opens

Mary's first parliament opens after her coronation

Role range: 1553-1558

First Parliament Opens

Mary’s first parliament opens and begins undoing Edwardian reforms.

Role range: 1553-1558

Catherine Restored

Mary restores the honour of Catherine of Aragon by parliamentary action

Role range: 1553-1558

First Statute of Repeal Passed

Parliament repeals major Edwardian religious legislation and restores worship broadly to the position existing late in Henry VIII's reign.

Role range: 1553-1558

Marian Treason Act Restores Older Definition

Parliament repeals several later Tudor treason extensions and restores much of the traditional statutory framework associated with the 1351 law.

Role range: 1553-1558

Mary's First Parliament Confirms Royal Title

Mary's first Parliament reinforces the legitimacy of her accession and begins reversing measures that had undermined her parents' marriage and her own status.

Role range: 1553-1558

Mass Restored

Mass is restored as Mary's government reverses Edwardian religious policy

Role range: 1553-1558

Parents Marriage Restored

Parliament declares the marriage of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon valid

Role range: 1553-1558

Catholic Bishops Restored

Catholic bishops regain influence in Mary’s religious government.

Role range: 1553-1558

Edwardian Prayer Book Undermined

The Edwardian prayer book loses authority under Mary’s restoration.

Role range: 1553-1558

First Act of Repeal

Parliament repeals Edwardian religious legislation from the previous reign.

Role range: 1553-1558

Gardiner Opens Parliament

Gardiner steers Mary’s first parliament toward Catholic restoration.

Role range: 1553-1558

Latin Services Revived

Latin services begin returning in churches loyal to Mary.

Role range: 1553-1558

Marriage of Clergy Challenged

Married clergy face pressure as Catholic discipline is restored.

Role range: 1553-1558

Religious Statutes Repealed

Parliament begins repealing Edwardian religious legislation.

Role range: 1553-1558

Royal Supremacy Questioned

Mary’s government prepares to reverse royal supremacy over the church.

Role range: 1553-1558

Religious Policy

Mary begins reversing Edwardian Protestant reforms after her accession

Role range: 1553-1558

English Marriage Petition

Parliamentary delegation asks Mary to choose an English husband

Role range: 1553-1558

Wyatt Rebellion

Considers a Spanish marriage to Philip, alarming Protestant and anti-Spanish nobles.

Role range: 1553-1558

Cranmer Imprisoned

Cranmer is imprisoned as the Catholic restoration gathers force.

Role range: 1553-1558

Protestant Preachers Restricted

Protestant preaching is restricted as Catholic policy advances.

Role range: 1553-1558

Elizabeth at Court

Elizabeth remains politically watched during Mary's early reign

Role range: 1553-1558

Charter of St Albans

St Albans receives a charter during Mary's reign

Role range: 1553-1558

Mary Defeats Jane Succession Attempt

Mary I successfully asserted her claim to the throne after the attempt to install Lady Jane Grey failed.

Foreign Office Restriction

Secures a marriage clause preventing Philip from filling English offices with foreign appointees and protecting native control of royal administration.

Role range: 1553-1558

Marriage Sovereignty Safeguard

Accepts treaty provisions reserving the effective government of England to Mary and limiting the independent political authority of Philip.

Role range: 1553-1558

No Automatic Habsburg War Clause

Agrees that marriage to Philip will not automatically compel England to fight in the wider wars of Charles V.

Role range: 1553-1558

Spanish Marriage Articles Agreed

Agrees detailed marriage articles with Philip of Spain intended to protect English sovereignty while permitting a dynastic union.

Role range: 1553-1558

Succession Protection Clause

Accepts terms preventing Philip from retaining the English crown if Mary dies without a surviving child of their marriage.

Role range: 1553-1558

Wyatt Rebellion

Orders action against suspected conspirators as the plot becomes known.

Role range: 1553-1558