Birth of Louis of Nassau-Dietz
Birth of Louis of Nassau-Dietz
Historical events in 1538
60 historical records
January 15381 historical events
February 15381 historical events
Scottish Coronation
Mary of Guise is crowned Queen Consort of Scotland
March 15382 historical events
Birth of Thomas Howard, Fourth Duke of Norfolk
Thomas Howard is born at Kenninghall and later becomes the fourth Duke of Norfolk, the highest-ranking peer implicated in schemes involving Mary, Queen of Scots.
Death of Thomas Boleyn
Death of Thomas Boleyn
May 15385 historical events
Marriage
Marries Mary of Guise, daughter of the Duke of Guise & Antoinette of Bourbon
Marriage
Marries James V, in Notre Dame Cathedral
Visit to England on 27 May 1538
The Lutherans send a joint delegation from various German cities, including a colleague of Martin Luther, Friedrich Myconius, the delegates arrive in England on 27 May 1538, after initial meetings with the King, Cromwell, and Cranmer, discussions on theological differences are transferred to Lambeth Palace under Cranmers chairmanship
Visit to England on 27 May 1538
The Lutherans send a joint delegation from various German cities, including a colleague of Martin Luther, Friedrich Myconius, the delegates arrive in England on 27 May 1538, after initial meetings with the King, Cromwell, and Cranmer, discussions on theological differences are transferred to Lambeth Palace under Cranmers chairmanship
Health of Henry VIII
Henry VIII is seriously ill
June 15383 historical events
Arrival in Scotland
Mary of Guise arrives in Scotland after marrying James V by proxy
Reballion of Kildares plan an
The Kildares plan an uprising to place Gerald Fitzgerald on the throne of Ireland
Reballion of Kildares plan an
The Kildares plan an uprising to place Gerald Fitzgerald on the throne of Ireland
July 15381 historical events
Death of George Talbot
Death of George Talbot, 4th Earl of Shrewsbury
August 15382 historical events
Diplomatic Correspondence
When the Lutheran German delegates sent a letter to the King regarding three items that particularly worried them (compulsory clerical celibacy, the withholding of the chalice from the laity, and the maintenance of private masses for the dead), Tunstall intervenes for the King leading to a dimissal of the Germans concerns, they leave on 1 October having made no substantial achievements
Diplomatic Correspondence
When the Lutheran German delegates sent a letter to the King regarding three items that particularly worried them (compulsory clerical celibacy, the withholding of the chalice from the laity, and the maintenance of private masses for the dead), Tunstall intervenes for the King leading to a dimissal of the Germans concerns, they leave on 1 October having made no substantial achievements
September 15385 historical events
Reform of Government
Royal injunctions are issued ordering the cessation of superstitious worship & rituals. Destruction of shrines
Parish English Bibles Ordered
Cromwell orders an English Bible to be placed where parishioners can read it, making vernacular scripture a visible feature of parish churches.
Second Royal Injunctions Issued
New injunctions require every parish to obtain an English Bible and direct clergy to discourage pilgrimages, relic cults and disputed devotional practices.
Royal Injunctions
Royal injunctions order an English Bible to be placed in every parish church.
Shrine of Thomas Becket Destroyed
Royal agents dismantle the shrine of Thomas Becket at Canterbury as the regime attacks a cult associated with resistance to royal authority.
November 153811 historical events
Henry Pole Arrested
Henry Pole is arrested for treason during the Exeter conspiracy investigation, largely because of his family connections and alleged knowledge of opposition to Henry VIII.
Henry Pole Arrested in Exeter Conspiracy
Henry Pole is arrested as the government moves against the Pole family and other nobles suspected of involvement in the Exeter conspiracy.
Margaret Pole Arrested in Exeter Conspiracy Purge
Margaret Pole is arrested during the wider purge of her family after the government alleges links between the Poles and opposition to Henry VIII.
Henry Courtenay Arrested
Henry Courtenay is committed to the Tower after the government links him to Reginald Pole and to alleged discussions about resistance and the succession.
Henry Courtenay Arrested in Exeter Conspiracy
Henry Courtenay is arrested after being accused of treasonous connections with Reginald Pole and opposition to Henry VIII's religious policies.
Edward Neville Arrested in Exeter Conspiracy
Edward Neville is arrested during the treason investigation that targets Henry Courtenay, the Pole family and their political associates.
Reformation, The
Henry personally presides at the trial of John Lambert for denying the real presence
Arrest of Henry Courtenay, Edward Neville and Nicholas Carew
Cromwell takes the initiative against his enemies, using evidence acquired from Sir Geoffrey Pole under interrogation in the Tower, he imprisons the Marquess of Exeter, Sir Edward Neville, and Sir Nicholas Carew on charges of treason; all are executed in the following months
Arrest of Henry Courtenay, Edward Neville and Nicholas Carew
Cromwell takes the initiative against his enemies, using evidence acquired from Sir Geoffrey Pole under interrogation in the Tower, he imprisons the Marquess of Exeter, Sir Edward Neville, and Sir Nicholas Carew on charges of treason; all are executed in the following months
Visit to England on 27 May 1538
The Lutherans send a joint delegation from various German cities, including a colleague of Martin Luther, Friedrich Myconius, the delegates arrive in England on 27 May 1538, after initial meetings with the King, Cromwell, and Cranmer, discussions on theological differences are transferred to Lambeth Palace under Cranmers chairmanship
Reformation, The
Shares in the drafting of a proclamation giving Anabaptists and Sacramentaries ten days to get out of the country. Henry personally presides at the trial of John Lambert for denying the real presence
December 15388 historical events
Montagu Attainder
Henry Pole is attainted for treason as the crown broadens the Exeter conspiracy case against relatives and associates of Cardinal Reginald Pole.
Exeter Conspiracy Trial
Courtenay is tried by his peers on treason charges centred on correspondence and conversations with members of the Pole family, then condemned to death.
Execution of Edward Neville
Edward Neville is beheaded for treason after being implicated in the political network surrounding the Exeter conspiracy.
Execution of Henry Courtenay
Henry Courtenay is beheaded after being accused of treason and dynastic opposition connected with the Exeter conspiracy.
Defender of the Faith
Pope Paul III excommunicates Henry VIII after the break with Rome and rejection of papal authority.
Excommunication
Excommunicated by Pope Paul III
Excommunication
Excommunicates Henry VIII
Reformation, The
At the end of 1538, a proclamation is issued forbidding free discussion of the Sacrament and forbidding clerical marriage, on pain of death
President of the Council
Appointed President of the Council of the North
Trial
Presides as Lord Steward at the trials of Henry Pole, Lord Montacute, and of the Marquess of Exeter
Deputy
Appointed Deputy of Calais
Alliance Agreement
The King and Cromwell arrange with Lutheran princes to have detailed discussions on forming a political and religious alliance
Peerage
Created Earl of Shrewsbury, 5th
Pilgrimage Offerings Restricted
Royal policy suppresses offerings and pilgrimages associated with shrines and relics judged superstitious or politically problematic.
John Forest Arrested for Supremacy Opposition
John Forest is imprisoned after continuing to reject Henry VIII's supremacy and defending papal authority despite earlier pressure to conform.
Papal Bull
The Pope calls upon all Christians to attack & destroy the English King
Evidence in Exeter Conspiracy
Under interrogation, Geoffrey Pole gives evidence about conversations and contacts among his relatives, materially strengthening the crown case against Courtenay and Henry Pole.
Exeter Conspiracy Interrogation
Geoffrey Pole is questioned about contacts among his relatives and Reginald Pole, and his testimony helps the government construct the Exeter conspiracy prosecutions.
Survey of Birmingham
Leland describes Birmingham as a growing market settlement containing many metalworkers.
Image Reform
Opposes religious images and pilgrim practices.
Great Bible
Cromwell directs the clergy to provide "one book of the bible of the largest volume in English, and the same set up in some convenient place within the said church that ye have care of, whereas your parishioners may most commodiously resort to the same and read it
Reformation, The
Cromwell directs the clergy to provide "one book of the bible of the largest volume in English, and the same set up in some convenient place within the said church that ye have care of, whereas your parishioners may most commodiously resort to the same and read it
Reformation Theology
Develops Protestant views on scripture and worship.
Birth of John Rogers
Birth of John Rogers near Birmingham, later a Protestant martyr under Mary I.
Peace
Negotiates a truce between Charles V & Francis I to end the Habsburg-Valois War
Marriage
Marries his grandson, Ottavio, to Charles Vs illegitimate daughter Margaret
Cardinal
Appointed Cardinal
Colonial Government
Consolidates Spanish authority around Asuncion during the early colonial period.
Capture of Tabriz
Occupies Tabriz again during further border disputes with Persia