1531
Arrest of Adam Travers
Supporter of Catherine in the Lower House of Convocation. Indicted for praemunire by Cromwell
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Supporter of Catherine in the Lower House of Convocation. Indicted for praemunire by Cromwell
Supporter of Catherine in the Lower House of Convocation
Supporter of Catherine in the Lower House of Convocation. Indicted for praemunire by Cromwell
Supporter of Catherine in the Lower House of Convocation. Indicted for praemunire by Cromwell
Supporter of Catherine in the House of Convocation, indicted for praemunire
Supporter of Catherine in the House of Convocation, indicted for praemutire
The Convocation of clergy agree to pay extra taxation
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
Secures the election of his younger brother Ferdinand as King of the Romans
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
Henry VIII separates from Catherine & banishes her from court
Writes Thomas More an appreciative letter for his support of Queen Catherine
Henry VIII separates from Catherine & banishes her from court
The clergy accept a heavy fine after being charged with praemunire for recognising Wolsey's legatine authority.
Henry wants to be, "sole protector & supreme head of the English Church & clergy"
Parliament makes Henry VIII Supreme Head of the Church in England
Convocation recognises Henry VIII as supreme head of the English Church so far as the law of Christ allows.
Mary is separated from Catherine of Aragon as Henry pressures the royal household
The Convocation of clergy agree to pay extra taxation
Death of Thomas Wolsey, on the way to London to answer charges of treason
Death of Thomas Wolsey, on the way to London to answer charges of treason
Death of Ulrich Zwingli, killed at the Battle of Kappel
The Protestants are defeated by the Catholics & Zwingli is killed
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
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