Birth of Henry of Richmond
Birth of Henry of Richmond, son of Henry VIII
Historical events in 1511
49 historical records
January 15114 historical events
Birth of son
First Son, born at Richmond Palace, the Duke of Cornwall
Succession
Has a son who lives for only 52 days
Prince Henry Christened
Henry and Catherine's infant son is christened after his birth, briefly giving the Tudor dynasty the male heir the court had awaited.
February 15115 historical events
Death of Henry VIII
Henry, Duke of Cornwall, the first surviving child of Catherine and Henry, dies after seven weeks.
Death of Henry VIII
Death of Henry, Duke of Cornwall, Henry VIII's first son.
Death of Prince Henry
Prince Henry dies weeks after celebrations for his birth.
Death of Prince Henry
The infant Prince Henry dies after only a few weeks, returning the royal marriage to uncertainty over a surviving male successor.
Tournament at Greenwich
Holds celebrations at Greenwich after the birth of Prince Henry.
October 15111 historical events
Alliance Ferdinand II and Holy Alliance
Joins the Holy Alliance against France, signed in Rome
November 15115 historical events
Alliance England, Spain, the Pope and Venice
Council & Parliament endorse an alliance between England, Spain, the Pope & Venice
Alliance Henry VIII and Holy League
The Holy League Alliance is signed in Rome. England joins the Holy League against Louis XII of France, formed by Pope Julius II
Holy League Entry
Commits England to the papal Holy League against France, aligning the Tudor monarchy with Spain, the papacy and other anti-French powers.
Invasion of Gascony
Agrees to Ferdinands suggestion to invade Gascony
Holy League War Commitment
Henry joins the Holy League against France, committing England to continental war and preparing the military alliances that lead to invasion campaigns.
Marriage
Jane Colt died dies and More remarries almost immediately, so his children would have a mother, his second wife, Alice Middleton, is a widow seven years his senior; they have no children
Privy Council
Appointed Privy Councillor
Ambassadorial Appointment
Appointed joint Ambassador with the Earl of Surrey to Julius II, with the object of concluding a holy league against France
Holy League
Appointed joint Ambassador with the Earl of Surrey to Julius II, with the object of concluding a holy league against France
Medical Practitioners Act Passed
Parliament regulates medical practice by requiring physicians and surgeons in much of England to demonstrate competence before practising.
Papal Anti-French Alliance
Accepts a collective alliance intended to force French influence out of Italy and enhance England's standing among the major European powers.
Royal Armoury
Sets up a royal armory at Greenwich Palace
Spanish War Cooperation Agreement
Agrees military cooperation with Ferdinand of Aragon as part of a wider anti-French strategy connected with the Holy League.
Autumn Reader at Lincolns Inn
More serves as Autumn Reader at Lincoln's Inn.
Marriage to Alice Middleton
After the death of Jane Colt, More marries Alice Middleton.
Canon
Appointed Canon of Windsor
Alliance Holy League
Instrumental in England joining the Holy League against France
Holy League
Instrumental in England joining the Holy League against France
Invasion of France
Wolsey is put in charge of preparations for war with France
Holy League
At a synod convened by Louis at Tours in September 1510, the French bishops withdrew from papal obedience, and resolved, with Emperor Maximilian's co-operation, to seek the deposition of the pope.
Holy League
He allied with Ferdinand II of Aragon and the Venetians against France.
Holy League
Henry VIII and Maximilian I also join the "Holy League of 1511."
Holy League
In November 1511, a council met for this objective at Pisa.
Holy League
Julius II joins the "Holy League of 1511".
Holy League
The League defeats Henry VIII at the Battle of the Spurs
Holy League
The League drives France out of Lombardy
Rule of Lombardy
The Holy League drives France out of Lombardy
Machiavelli Studies Holy League Diplomacy
The formation of the Holy League threatened Florence's reliance on France. Machiavelli's diplomatic work made the fragility of external protection especially apparent.
Declaration of War
Threatens to excommunicate all those who fight with France. Declares War against France
Holy League
At a synod convened by Louis at Tours in September 1510, the French bishops withdrew from papal obedience, and resolved, with Emperor Maximilian's co-operation, to seek the deposition of the pope.
Holy League
In November 1511, a council met for this objective at Pisa. Julius II joins the "Holy League of 1511". He allied with Ferdinand II of Aragon and the Venetians against France.
Holy League
Julius II proclaims a Holy League against the French, also includes England, Spain & the Holy Roman Empire. Forms a coalition of Spain, Venice & the Swiss against France
College of Louvain
Founds the College of the Three Languages at Louvain to teach Latin, Greek & Hebrew
Praise of Folly
Publication of "Praise of Folly"
Praise of Folly
"Praise of Folly", critical of the Roman Catholic Church
Capture of Malacca
Malacca commands the passage from the Indian Ocean to the south China seas. Completes a line of naval bases & posts from the Red Sea via Goa to the Far East
Armament
A 1,000 to warship called the "Great Michael" is completed
Discovery of Cuba
Sets sail for Cuba as an officer under Velasquez
Capture of Spain
Captures Cuba