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Thomas Wriothesley Biography and Timeline

Follow Thomas Wriothesley through 4 dated historical records for England.

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Thomas Wriothesley, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

4Distinct records

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1505–1547Years on this page

1505

Birth of Thomas Wriothesley

Earl · Lord Chancellor · London · House / House of Tudor

Thomas Wriothesley is born in London and later serves Henry VIII as secretary, Lord Chancellor and Earl of Southampton.

1544

Lord Chancellor

Earl · Lord Chancellor · Government / Government of England

Appointed Lord Chancellor

Role range: 1544-1547 – 1544-1547

1546

Katherine Parr Arrest Attempt

Lord · Lord Chancellor · London · House / House of Tudor

Thomas Wriothesley arrives with authority to arrest Katherine Parr, but Henry VIII angrily dismisses the attempt after reconciling with his queen.

Role range: 1509-1547

1547

31 January 1547

Peerage

Earl · Lord Chancellor · London · Government / Government of England

Created Earl Southampton

Role range: 1544-1547

Records, sources and methodology

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