Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Thomas Smith Biography and Timeline

Follow Thomas Smith through 6 dated historical records for England.

Thomas Smith, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

6Distinct records
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1547–1583Years on this page

1547

Seymour Household

Member of Seymour Household · Government / Government of England

Appointed Seymour Household where much state business is settled

Secretary of Edward VI

Secretary of Edward VI · House / House of Tudor

Appointed King's Secretary

1564

Troyes Financial Settlement

Ambassador to France · Troyes · House / House of Tudor

Helps negotiate the payment due from France under the peace settlement that ends the Le Havre conflict.

Role range: 1562-1566

1571

Smith Examines Norfolk Treason Allegations

London · House / House of Tudor

Sir Thomas Smith participated in questioning the Duke of Norfolk about his dealings with Mary's supporters.

1574

Bristol Damage Claims Settlement

Diplomat · Bristol · House / House of Tudor

Helps negotiate compensation for property seized during the earlier commercial dispute between England and Spanish interests.

Role range: 1572-1576

1583

De Republica Anglorum

Arts / Literature

Publication of "De Republica Anglorum"

Records, sources and methodology

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