Diet
Princes are not allowed to decide the religious allegiance of their states. At the 2nd Diet of Speyer the Imperial decree of the 1st Diet is repealed
Historical events in 1529
116 historical records
April 15292 historical events
Treaty of Saragossa
Fixes line between the Portugal & Spain in the Pacific 17 degrees east of the Moluccas
May 15294 historical events
Battle of Ghagra
Babur defeats the Afghan Chiefs in the Battle of Ghagra
Death of James Parr
Death of Maud Green Parr, mother of Catherine Parr
Capture of Greece
Completes the capture of Algeria in the name of the Turkish Sultan
Marriage
A tribunal opens to deliberate over the divorce of King Henry from Catherine of Aragon
June 152910 historical events
Marriage
Swears Arthur had not consummated their marriage & was a virgin when she married Henry. Appears at the divorce tribunal
Virginity of Catherine
Swears Arthur had not consummated their marriage & was a virgin when she married Henry
Marriage
Tells the tribunal it cannot preside over the divorce, it should be heard by the Pope
Marriage
Henry claims he would Catherine back if the marriage was valid. Catherine pleads with Henry in public at the Parliament Chamber at Blackfriars
Battle of Landriano
France is defeated & the Pope is forced to come to terms with Emperor Charles
Marriage
Startles his hearers by the directness of his language and most of all by declaring that, like St. John the Baptist, he was ready to die on behalf of the indissolubility of marriage. Appears at the divorce tribunal on Catherines behalf, she refuses to attend
Treaty of Barcelona
Signs a Treaty with Emperor Charles V settling their differences
Peace
Makes peace with Pope Clement VII
Treaty of Barcelona
Signs a Treaty with Pope Clement VII settling their differences. Francis surrenders his rights to Artois, Flanders, and Tournai, and is obliged to pay a ransom of two million golden ducatsbefore his sons were to be released
Legitimacy Questioned
Henry VIII's annulment proceedings threaten Mary's dynastic position
July 15293 historical events
Marriage
Influences his nephew Clement VII in refusing to annul Henry VIIIs marriage
Blackfriars Court Leaves Succession Unresolved
The legatine court adjourns without granting Henry's annulment, leaving his marriage and the legitimacy of any alternative succession settlement unresolved.
Marriage
Attends the divorce tribunal on final day but papal legates refer the divorce to Rome
August 15296 historical events
Treaty of Cambrai
France & Spain make peace with Charles V, Henry is now totally isolated
Treaty of Barcelona
The final Treaty, signed on August 5, removes France from the war, leaving Venice, Florence, and the Pope alone against Charles
Treaty of Barcelona
The final Treaty, signed on August 5, removes France from the war, leaving Venice, Florence, and the Pope alone against Charles
Invasion of Hungary
Joins up with Zapolya who is at the head of an army of 6000 Hungarians. Invades Hungary with a force of 80,000 men
Invasion of Hungary
Joins up with Zapolya who is at the head of an army of 6000 Hungarians
Treaty of Cambrai
Accedes to the Treaty of Cambrai
September 15298 historical events
Capture of Turkey
Establishes John Zapolyai as his puppet King of Hungary
Siege of Vienna
Heads a garrison of 17,000 defending Vienna from the Turks
Invasion of Austria
Begins an invasion of Austria up the River Danube
Siege of Vienna
Skirmishing between Austrian & Turkish patrols
Siege of Vienna
The Turks cut off the lines of communication to Bavaria & Bohemia
Rule of Cervia
Clement absolves the participants of the sack of Rome and promises to crown Charles, in return, he receives Ravenna and Cervia; cities which the Republic of Venice are forced to surrender
Rule of Ravenna
Clement absolves the participants of the sack of Rome and promises to crown Charles, in return, he receives Ravenna and Cervia; cities which the Republic of Venice are forced to surrender
Siege of Rome
Clement absolves the participants of the sack of Rome and promises to crown Charles, in return, he receives Ravenna and Cervia; cities which the Republic of Venice are forced to surrender
October 15298 historical events
Siege of Vienna
Helps force the Turks to withdraw from their siege of Vienna
Siege of Vienna
Helps force the Turks to withdraw from their siege of Vienna
Siege of Vienna
Forced to withdraw from Vienna
Dismissal
Fails to persuade Pope Clement VII to grant Henry a divorce from Catherine of Aragon. Charged with treason & dismissed, he dies before his trial
Treason
Charged with treason & dismissed, he dies before his trial
Lord Chancellor
Appointed Lord Chancellor
Reform of Government Offices
Replaces Thomas Wolsey as Lord Chancellor, 1st layman to hold this office
Chancellor
Henry VIII appoints Thomas More Chancellor to unite his Council
November 15298 historical events
Parliament
Opening of the Reformation Parliament. Opening of Henry VIIIs 5th Parliament
Reformation, The
Opening of the Reformation Parliament
Reformation Parliament
The Reformation Parliament opens and becomes the legislative engine of Henry VIII's break with Rome.
Constitution of England
Parliament meets to begin a programme of Church reform that lasts until 1536
Dissolution of Parliament
Parliament meets to begin a programme of Church reform that lasts until 1536
Reform of Parliament
Parliament meets to begin a programme of Church reform that lasts until 1536
Audley Chosen Speaker of Reformation Parliament
Thomas Audley becomes Speaker as the Commons begins the long Parliament that will enact Henry VIII's break with Rome.
Battle of Pressburg
The Turkish flotilla carrying artilery after the siege of Vienna suffers severe damage
December 15294 historical events
Peerage
Created Earl of Wiltshire
Peerage
Creates Thomas Boleyn Earl of Wiltshire
Arrest of John Palsgrave
Attacks Wolsey in the House of Lords for arrogance & misrule
Arrest of Thomas Wolsey
Attacked in the House of Lords by John Palsgrave for arrogance & misrule
Chief Baron of the Court of Exchequer
Appointed Chief Baron of the Court of Exchequer
Arrest of Thomas Wolsey
Convicted of praemunire & exercising the powers of a papal legate
Dismissal
Dismissed for failing to secure Henrys divorce from Catherine
Marshal
Appointed Marshal of Calais
Great Matter
Helps Henry VIII in his "great matter" of divorce, reform & succession
Think Tank
Appointed Member of Henry VIIIs "think tank"
Think Tank
Appointed Member of Henry VIIIs "think tank"
Great Matter
Helps Henry VIII in his "great matter" of divorce, reform & succession
Think Tank
Appointed Member of Henry VIIIs "think tank"
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
Appointed Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
Act of Supremacy
Conveys the King's "moral" scruples to Parliament concerning his marriage with Catherine, and makes himself the instrument of the King in the attack upon the clergy and the preparation of the Act of Supremacy
Black Parliament
Speaker of the House of Commons in the "Black Parliament"
Legislation
Conveys the King's "moral" scruples to Parliament concerning his marriage with Catherine, and makes himself the instrument of the King in the attack upon the clergy and the preparation of the Act of Supremacy
Parliament
Speaker of the House of Commons in the "Black Parliament". Presides over the Reformation Parliament, which abolishes the papal jurisdiction. Conveys the King's "moral" scruples to Parliament concerning his marriage with Catherine, and makes himself the instrument of the King in the attack upon the clergy and the preparation of the Act of Supremacy
Reformation Parliament
Presides over the Reformation Parliament, which abolishes the papal jurisdiction
Reformation, The
Presides over the Reformation Parliament, which abolishes the papal jurisdiction
Speaker of House of Commons
Appointed Speaker of the House of Commons
Privy Council
Appointed President of the Privy Council
Member of Parliament
Elected Member of Parliament for Taunton
Secretary of Cardinal Thomas Wolsey
Appointed Secretary for Cardinal Thomas Wolsey
Marriage
Envoy to a meeting of Charles, Holy Roman Emperor & Clement VII, to seek support for the divorce of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon
Peerage
Created Earl of Ormond
Arrest of Thomas Wolsey
Has Wolsey arrested & sent to the Tower but he dies en route at Leicester Abbey
Dismissal
Has Wolsey dismissed
Divorce
Appoints Thomas More Chancellor to get Parliament to grant him a divorce
Marriage
Pope Clement VII is a prisoner of Catherine's nephew Emperor Charles. Despite a hearing presided over by Wolsey & Campeggio the Pope denies the annulment
Mortuaries Act Limits Death Dues
Parliament regulates mortuary payments claimed by clergy from estates, reducing customary church charges that had generated widespread complaints.
Pluralism and Non-Residence Restricted
Parliament restricts clerical pluralism and absenteeism, forming part of the early reform programme directed at abuses within the Church.
Probate Fees Act Restricts Clerical Charges
Parliament limits fees charged by church courts for probate, addressing a prominent lay grievance against ecclesiastical administration.
Maid of Honor
Appointed Maid to Queen Catherine. Appears at Court for the 1st time when appointed as a maid to Queen Catherine
Lord Chancellor
More becomes Lord Chancellor of England.
Dialogue Concerning Heresies
More publishes A Dialogue Concerning Heresies.
Supplication of Souls
More publishes The Supplication of Souls in response to anticlerical polemic.
Reformation, The
Cranmer is requested to join the royal team in Rome to gather opinions from the universities, Edward Foxe coordinates the research effort and the team produce the Collectanea Satis Copiosa ("The Sufficiently Abundant Collections") and The Determinations, historical and theological support for the king to exercise supreme jurisdiction within his realm
Reformation, The
Cranmer stays with relatives in Waltham Holy Cross to avoid an outbreak of the plague in Cambridge joined by his Cambridge associates, Stephen Gardiner and Edward Foxe, they discuss the annulment issue and.
Reformation, The
Cranmer suggests putting aside the legal case in Rome in favour of a general canvassing of opinions from university theologians throughout Europe, Henry shows much interest in the idea when Gardiner and Foxe present him the plan.
Reformation, The
Cranmer stays with relatives in Waltham Holy Cross to avoid an outbreak of the plague in Cambridge joined by his Cambridge associates, Stephen Gardiner and Edward Foxe, they discuss the annulment issue and.
Reformation, The
Cranmer suggests putting aside the legal case in Rome in favour of a general canvassing of opinions from university theologians throughout Europe, Henry shows much interest in the idea when Gardiner and Foxe present him the plan.
Collectanea Satis Copiosa
Cranmer is requested to join the royal team in Rome to gather opinions from the universities, Edward Foxe coordinates the research effort and the team produce the Collectanea Satis Copiosa ("The Sufficiently Abundant Collections") and The Determinations, historical and theological support for the king to exercise supreme jurisdiction within his realm
Reformation, The
Helps Henry VIII in his "great matter" of divorce, reform & succession
Reformation, The
Cranmer is requested to join the royal team in Rome to gather opinions from the universities, Edward Foxe coordinates the research effort and the team produce the Collectanea Satis Copiosa ("The Sufficiently Abundant Collections") and The Determinations, historical and theological support for the king to exercise supreme jurisdiction within his realm
Reformation, The
Cranmer stays with relatives in Waltham Holy Cross to avoid an outbreak of the plague in Cambridge joined by his Cambridge associates, Stephen Gardiner and Edward Foxe, they discuss the annulment issue and.
Reformation, The
Cranmer suggests putting aside the legal case in Rome in favour of a general canvassing of opinions from university theologians throughout Europe, Henry shows much interest in the idea when Gardiner and Foxe present him the plan.
Cambridge Sermons
His reform preaching attracts attention and opposition.
A Supplication for the Beggars
Publication of "A Supplication for the Beggars", a satire of the wealth of the clergy
A Supplication
Publication of "A Supplication for the Beggars", a satire of the wealth of the clergy
Dialogue Concerning Heresies
"Dialogue Concerning Heresies", critizes many of the reformers
Long Parliament
The "Long Parliament" of Henrys reign begins its series of encroachments on the Church, Fisher, as a member of the upper house, warns Parliament that such acts could only end in the utter destruction of the Church in England
Death of Thomas Wolsey
Dies en route to the Tower at Leicester Abbey
Arrest of Thomas Wolsey
Signs the articles against Wolsey in 1529, and entertains the Cardinal at Sheffield Castle, on his way to London, after his arrest
Treaty of Cambrai
Wages a war against the Empire for a 2nd time, loses & signs the Treaty of Cambrrai
Reformation, The
Luther meets the Swiss Reformer Ulrich Zwingli to discuss the issue of the presence of Christ in the Eucharist. Both parties are unable to come to an agreement, with Luther defending his view of a Sacramental Union of the body and blood and the bread and wine as opposed to the symbolic view of Zwingli
Succession
Achyuta Deva Raya succeeds Krishnadevaraya and maintains the empire through a period of increasing court factionalism.
Succession
Assists Henry VIII in his "great matter" of divorce, reform & succession
Think Tank
Appointed Member of Henry VIIIs "think tank"
Capture of Mazovia
Captures the Duchy of Mazovia
Peerage
Created Marques del Valle de Oaxaca by Charles V
Captain
Appointed Captain General of New Spain
Christian Civic League
Zwingli founds the Christian Civic League
Christian Civic League
Zwingli founds the Christian Civic League
Capture of Buda
The Turks capture Buda
Invasion of Hungary
In 1528 Francis I made war on Charles V who found himself in difficulties & appeals to the Ottomans who re-entered Hungary
Siege of Vienna
Advances West against Archduke Ferdinand & besieges Vienna for the 1st time then withdraws after 3 weeks leaving a garrison of Janissaries in Buda