Election
Secures the election of his younger brother Ferdinand as King of the Romans
Historical events in 1531
57 historical records
January 15313 historical events
Convocation of Clergy
The Convocation of clergy agree to pay extra taxation
Taxation
The Convocation of clergy agree to pay extra taxation
February 15316 historical events
Reform of Church-State Relations
Henry wants to be, "sole protector & supreme head of the English Church & clergy"
Royal Supremacy
Convocation recognises Henry VIII as supreme head of the English Church so far as the law of Christ allows.
Reform of Parliament
Parliament makes Henry VIII Supreme Head of the Church in England
Clergy Recognise Royal Headship
The English clergy acknowledge Henry as singular protector and supreme head of the Church, qualified by the phrase allowed by the law of Christ.
Praemunire
The clergy accept a heavy fine after being charged with praemunire for recognising Wolsey's legatine authority.
Dissolution
On failing famously to receive his desired annulment from the Pope, Henry had himself declared Supreme Head of the Church in England in February 1531
March 15311 historical events
Marriage
Writes Thomas More an appreciative letter for his support of Queen Catherine
April 15311 historical events
Battle of Puna
3000 native warriors on the island of Puna attacked the camp of 160 Spaniards, the superior arms and discipline of the Spaniards won the day and over 3000 natives were slaughters with the loss of only three Spaniards
May 15311 historical events
Salt Pension Treaty Ratified
Ratifies the agreement converting the French salt obligation into cash and authorises the corresponding receipt arrangements.
June 15316 historical events
Arrest of Adam Travers
Supporter of Catherine in the Lower House of Convocation. Indicted for praemunire by Cromwell
Arrest of John Baker
Supporter of Catherine in the Lower House of Convocation
Arrest of Peter Ligham
Supporter of Catherine in the Lower House of Convocation. Indicted for praemunire by Cromwell
Arrest of Robert Clyff
Supporter of Catherine in the Lower House of Convocation. Indicted for praemunire by Cromwell
Arrest of Rowland Philips
Supporter of Catherine in the House of Convocation, indicted for praemunire
Arrest of Thomas Pelles
Supporter of Catherine in the House of Convocation, indicted for praemutire
July 15313 historical events
Marriage
Henry VIII separates from Catherine & banishes her from court
Marriage
Henry VIII separates from Catherine & banishes her from court
Separated from Catherine
Mary is separated from Catherine of Aragon as Henry pressures the royal household
September 15311 historical events
Kings Council
By the autumn of 1531, Cromwell had taken control of the supervision of the King's legal and Parliamentary affairs, working closely with Thomas Audley and had joined the inner circle of the Council
October 15312 historical events
Battle of Kappel
The Protestants are defeated by the Catholics & Zwingli is killed
Death of Ulrich Zwingli
Death of Ulrich Zwingli, killed at the Battle of Kappel
November 15312 historical events
Death of Henry VIII
Death of Thomas Wolsey, on the way to London to answer charges of treason
Treason
Death of Thomas Wolsey, on the way to London to answer charges of treason
Arrest of Christian II
Arrested by the Norwegians for the rest of his life
Invasion of Norway
The exiled Danish King tries unsuccessfully to capture Norway
Chief Justice
Appointed Chief Justice of the Common Pleas
Divorce
Does not resign because More still believes that Catherine can win her case in Council
Marriage
Given the task by Henry VIII to present the divorce in both House of Parliament
Serjeant
Apppointed Serjeant-at-law and King's Serjeant
Trial
Revives the Commons anticlerical grievance procedures of 1529
Kings Council
By the autumn of 1531, Cromwell had taken control of the supervision of the King's legal and Parliamentary affairs, working closely with Thomas Audley and had joined the inner circle of the Council. Appointed Member of King's Council
Legislation
The Act of Appeals prevents the clergy from appealing to Rome. Act abolishing benefit of Clergy for those charged with murder or robbery
Reform of Church-State Relations
The Act of Appeals prevents the clergy from appealing to Rome. Act abolishing benefit of Clergy for those charged with murder or robbery
Peerage
Birth of Thomas Butler
Convocation Pays Praemunire Fine
Convocation accepts a heavy financial settlement after clergy are threatened under praemunire, increasing royal leverage over the English Church.
Invasion of England
Henry raises extra money from the clergy because of threats of invasion from Charles V
Taxation
Henry raises extra money from the clergy because of threats of invasion from Charles V
Bishop
Appointed Bishop of Winchester, 1st term
Sermons before Henry VIII
Preaches before Henry VIII and gains royal notice.
Reform of Church-State Relations
Attempts to resign after being forced to take an oath declaring the king the Supreme Head of the English Church "as far as the law of Christ allows"
Supreme Head of Church of England
Attempts to resign after being forced to take an oath declaring the king the Supreme Head of the English Church "as far as the law of Christ allows"
Reformation, The
Following conflict between the Catholic and Protestant cantons of the Swiss confederacy, Zwingli is killed during the Battle of Kappel
Succession
Succeeds as Duke of Italy
Eastern Front
Defends the eastern front against the Moldovans
Invasion of Poland
Defends the eastern front against the Moldovans
Inquisition
Introduces the inquisition
Birth of James Stewart
Birth of James Stewart, son of James V, half-brother of Mary Queen of Scots, the illegitimate son of James V of Scotland and Lady Margaret Erskine, daughter of John Erskine, 4th Earl of Mar
College
Given permission by the Pope to draw ล10,000 from the Church for a College of Justice
Protestantism
Prohibits the adoption of Protestantism in The Netherlands
Marriage
Marries his daughter to Alessandro de Medici & makes him Duke of Florence
Battle of Caxamalca
The Battle was nothing but a butchery, Pizarro, who had invited the Inca to visit him, falling upon the unsuspecting Peruvians, seizing Manco-Capac, and slaughtering 4,000 men, without the loss of a single Spaniard. Fought 1531, between 160 Spaniards under Pizarro, and 30,000 Peruvians, forming the escort of the Inca, Manco-Capac
Chancellor
Appointed Chancellor of Sweden
Reformation, The
Following conflict between the Catholic and Protestant cantons of the Swiss confederacy, Zwingli is killed during the Battle of Kappel
Siege of Buda
The Austro-Hungarians besiege Buda but are unsuccessful