Marriage
Marries Francis Is daughter Madeleine
Historical events in 1537
110 historical records
January 153720 historical events
Marriage
Marries James V
Bigod's Rebellion
Sir Francis Bigod launches a new rising after distrust grows over Henry VIII's promises to the north.
Bigod's Rebellion
Bigod's attempt to seize Hull fails and the renewed northern rebellion loses momentum.
Pilgrimage of Grace
Robert Aske visits Henry VIII's court after the rising and seeks fulfilment of the king's promises.
Reballion of with the northern
Minor riots in connection with the northern rebellion
Bigods Rebellion
A new rising takes place in Cumberland and Westmorland called Bigods Rebellion (which Aske attempted to prevent) under Sir Francis Bigod, of Settrington in the North Riding of Yorkshire
Death of Francis Bigod
The King arrests Aske and several of the other leaders, such as Darcy, Constable, and Bigod, who were all convicted of treason and executed
Execution
The King arrests Aske and several of the other leaders, such as Darcy, Constable, and Bigod, who were all convicted of treason and executed
Pilgrimage of Grace
The King arrests Aske and several of the other leaders, such as Darcy, Constable, and Bigod, who were all convicted of treason and executed. A new rising takes place in Cumberland and Westmorland called Bigods Rebellion (which Aske attempted to prevent) under Sir Francis Bigod, of Settrington in the North Riding of Yorkshire
Treason
The King arrests Aske and several of the other leaders, such as Darcy, Constable, and Bigod, who were all convicted of treason and executed
Death of Robert Aske
The King arrests Aske and several of the other leaders, such as Darcy, Constable, and Bigod, who were all convicted of treason and executed
Execution
The King arrests Aske and several of the other leaders, such as Darcy, Constable, and Bigod, who were all convicted of treason and executed
Pilgrimage of Grace
The King arrests Aske and several of the other leaders, such as Darcy, Constable, and Bigod, who were all convicted of treason and executed
Treason
The King arrests Aske and several of the other leaders, such as Darcy, Constable, and Bigod, who were all convicted of treason and executed
Execution
The King arrests Aske and several of the other leaders, such as Darcy, Constable, and Bigod, who were all convicted of treason and executed
Pilgrimage of Grace
The King arrests Aske and several of the other leaders, such as Darcy, Constable, and Bigod, who were all convicted of treason and executed
Pilgrimage of Grace
A new rising takes place in Cumberland and Westmorland called Bigods Rebellion (which Aske attempted to prevent) under Sir Francis Bigod, of Settrington in the North Riding of Yorkshire
Treason
The King arrests Aske and several of the other leaders, such as Darcy, Constable, and Bigod, who were all convicted of treason and executed
Reballion of with the northern
Minor riots in connection with the northern rebellion
February 15378 historical events
Death of Henry VIII
Execution of the Earl of Kildare & his 5 uncles for treason
Execution
Execution of the Earl of Kildare & his 5 uncles for treason
Treason
Execution of the Earl of Kildare & his 5 uncles for treason
Suppression
Royal authority suppresses Bigod's Rebellion and ends the renewed northern rising.
Death of Henry VIII
Execution of the Pilgrimage of Grace rebels
Execution
Executions of the Pilgrimage of Grace rebels. Execution of the Pilgrimage of Grace rebels
Synod
Cromwell convenes a vicegerential synod of bishops and doctors
Reballion of Grace
Executions of the Pilgrimage of Grace rebels
April 15372 historical events
Arrest of Robert Aske and northern leaders
Robert Aske and other northern leaders are arrested after renewed unrest gives Henry VIII grounds for reprisals.
Aske Arrested after Renewed Unrest
Aske is arrested after renewed northern disturbances allow the government to treat former leaders as implicated in further rebellion.
May 15379 historical events
Execution of James Walworth
James Walworth is executed at York for persisting in Carthusian resistance to the royal supremacy.
Execution of John Rochester
John Rochester is hanged in chains at York after continued refusal to recognise Henry VIII's religious supremacy.
Execution of William Thirsk
William Thirsk is executed for supporting resistance connected with the Pilgrimage of Grace and subsequent unrest.
Execution of Nicholas Tempest
Nicholas Tempest is hanged, drawn and quartered for supporting the renewed northern rebellion after the royal pardon.
Execution
Several northern rebels associated with Bigod's rising are executed after the renewed rebellion fails.
Execution of Margaret Cheyne
Margaret Cheyne is burned at Smithfield after conviction for treason arising from her involvement with the northern rebels.
Execution of John Pickering
John Pickering is executed after being convicted of treason for association with the northern rebellion.
Execution of John Bulmer
John Bulmer is executed for renewed treason after participating in northern resistance associated with the Pilgrimage of Grace.
Execution of Stephen Hamerton
Stephen Hamerton is executed for involvement in the northern rebellions that followed Henry VIII's religious reforms.
June 15376 historical events
Execution of Adam Sedbar
Adam Sedbar is executed for his connection with the northern rebellion and opposition to the crown's religious programme.
Execution of George Lumley
George Lumley is executed for treason after supporting the renewed rebellion associated with Francis Bigod.
Execution of Francis Bigod
Francis Bigod is hanged, drawn and quartered after launching a renewed northern rising that collapsed early in 1537.
Execution of Sir Thomas Percy
Thomas Percy is executed for renewed rebellion after taking a leading role in northern resistance to Henry VIII.
Widowed from Longueville
Mary of Guise is widowed when Louis d Orleans dies
Death of Henry VIII
Death of Henry Percy, Earl of Northumberland, who leaves all lands to the crown
July 153710 historical events
Dean of Wells
Appointed Dean of Wells
Death of Madeleine
Death of Queen Madeleine
Execution
Robert Aske is executed after Henry VIII punishes the leaders of the Pilgrimage of Grace.
Bishops' Book Published
The Institution of a Christian Man is published to explain doctrine, sacraments and Christian duties for the reformed English Church.
Death of Henry VIII
Robert Aske, The leader of the Pilgrimage of Grace is executed
Execution
Robert Aske, The leader of the Pilgrimage of Grace is executed
Bishops Book
Prepares a draft document, The Institution of a Christian Man, more commonly known as the Bishops Book
Institution of a Christian Man
Prepares a draft document, The Institution of a Christian Man, more commonly known as the Bishops Book
Synod
Prepares a draft document, The Institution of a Christian Man, more commonly known as the Bishops Book
Death of James V
Death of Madeleine, Jamess wife is killed by the Scottish climate, age 16
August 15374 historical events
Order of the Garter
The King confirms his support of Cromwell by appointing him to the Order of the Garter but Cromwell was forced to accept the existence of an executive body, the Privy Council, dominated by his conservative opponents
Privy Council
The King confirms his support of Cromwell by appointing him to the Order of the Garter but Cromwell was forced to accept the existence of an executive body, the Privy Council, dominated by his conservative opponents
Foundation of Asuncion
Founds Asuncion as a Spanish settlement on the Paraguay River.
Matthew Bible Licensed
Royal approval permits circulation of the Matthew Bible, expanding authorised access to English scripture within the national church.
September 15374 historical events
English Bible
Cromwell completes a new set of vicegerential injunctions declaring open war on "pilgrimages, feigned relics or images, or any such superstitions" commanding that "one book of the whole Bible in English" be set up in every church
Idolatry
Cromwell completes a new set of vicegerential injunctions declaring open war on "pilgrimages, feigned relics or images, or any such superstitions" commanding that "one book of the whole Bible in English" be set up in every church.
Idolatry
Cromwell pursues an extensive campaign against "idolatry" by the followers of the new religion, statues, roodscreens and images are attacked, culminating in September with the dismantling of the shrine of St Thomas Becket at Canterbury.
Shrine of St Thomas Becket
Cromwell pursues an extensive campaign against "idolatry" by the followers of the new religion, statues, roodscreens and images are attacked, culminating in September with the dismantling of the shrine of St Thomas Becket at Canterbury
October 153715 historical events
Pregnancy
Jane Seymours labour pains begin & continue for 2 days
Birth of Edward VI
Edward, the son of Henry VIII and Jane Seymour, is born at Hampton Court Palace as the king's legitimate male heir.
Birth of Henry VIII's only legitimate
Jane Seymour gives birth to Prince Edward, Henry VIII's only legitimate son to survive infancy.
Birth of Prince Edward
Jane Seymour gives birth to Edward, providing Henry VIII with the surviving legitimate son who immediately becomes heir to the crown.
Birth of Edward VI
Birth of Edward VI, gives birth to Henry VIIIs only legitimate son
Christening
Carries Princess Elizabeth at the christening of his nephew, Prince Edward
Baptism of Edward VI
Prince Edward is christened in the Chapel Royal at Hampton Court, with his half-sister Mary serving as godmother.
Peerage
Created Earl of Herford, 1st
Death of Thomas Cromwell
Henry VIII is stricken with grief & Thomas Cromwell takes over the affairs of state
Death of Jane Seymour
Jane Seymour dies at Hampton Court twelve days after giving birth to Edward.
Death of Henry VIII
Death of Jane Seymour from postnatal complications after the birth of Prince Edward.
Death of Jane Seymour
Jane Seymour dies after Edward's birth, leaving Henry with one legitimate son but no possibility of further children from the queen who bore him.
Death of Jane Seymour
Death of Jane Seymour, from puerperal fever, after a caesarean section 12 days before during the childbirth of Edward VI
Burial
Lies in State for 3 weeks
Burial
Only wife of Henry VIII to be buried in St George's Chapel, Windsor
November 15371 historical events
Burial
Jane Seymour is buried at St George's Chapel, Windsor.
Ambassador
Appointed Ambassador of Charles V
President of the Council
Appointed President of the Council of the North, 2nd term
Pilgrimage of Grace
Condemns to death as traitors the rebels of the Pilgrimage of Grace
Trial
Condemns to death as traitors the rebels of the Pilgrimage of Grace
Council of North
Establishes firm rule over 5 Northern Counties where there had been rebellion
Marriage
Given the task of finding a new wife for Henry VIII after the death of Jane Seymour
Peerage
Created Earl of Southampton
English Bible Ordered for Clerical Use
Cromwell promotes authorised English scripture as part of a wider programme to reshape preaching and parish religious instruction.
Bishops' Book
The Institution of a Christian Man sets out doctrine and instruction for the reformed royal church.
Bachelor of Arts
Foxe takes his Bachelor of Arts degree at Oxford.
Bishops Book
Publication of "Institution of a Christian Man", known as the "Bishops Book"
Institution of a Christian Man
Publication of "Institution of a Christian Man", known as the "Bishops Book"
Bishops Book
Publication of "Institution of a Christian Man", known as the "Bishops Book"
Institution of a Christian Man
Publication of "Institution of a Christian Man", known as the "Bishops Book"
Institution of the Christian Man
The Institution of the Christian Man (also called The Bishops Book), published in 1537, was written by a committee of 46 divines and bishops headed by Thomas Cranmer
Ten Articles
The purpose of the Bishops Book, along with the Ten Articles of the previous year, was to implement the reforms of Henry VIII in separating from the Catholic Church and reforming the Ecclesia Anglicana. It was considered reformatory in basic orientation, though it was not strongly Lutheran. The work functioned as an official formulary of the reformed Anglican faith in England
Bishops' Book
Supports doctrinal reform during Henry VIII's reign.
Chaplain
Appointed Chaplain to Henry VIII
Archbishop Cranmer
Becomes connected with Thomas Cranmer and reformist church circles.
Chaplain
Appointed Chaplain to Archbishop Cranmer
Warden
Appointed Warden of the Scottish Marches
Siege of Corfu
Supports Suleiman IIs siege of Corfu
Death of Archibald Douglas
Janet Douglas, Archibalds sister, is burned at the stake by James V
Execution
Janet Douglas, Archibalds sister, is burned at the stake by James V
Death of James V
Death of Madeleine, Jamess wife is killed by the Scottish climate, age 16. The frail 16 year old dies in July after moving to Scotland from the Loire Valley
Marriage
Francis I sends Mary of Guise to marry James V, she has a dowry of 150,000 livres
Death of Mary of Guise
Death of husband, Duke dOrleans
Marriage
Francis I sends Mary of Guise to marry James V, she has a dowry of 150,000 livres
Bishop
Appointed Bishop of Mirepoix
Cardinal
Appointed Cardinal of San Stefano by Pope Paul III
Capture of Valona
The Turks capture Valona