Execution of Henry Pole
Henry Pole is beheaded for treason after the government links him with Catholic opposition and the Exeter conspiracy.
Historical events in 1539
79 historical records
January 15391 historical events
February 15391 historical events
Nicholas Carew Arrested for Treason
Nicholas Carew is arrested after being implicated in alleged treasonous discussions connected with conservative court opposition and the Exeter conspiracy.
March 15391 historical events
Execution of Nicholas Carew
Nicholas Carew is beheaded after conviction for treason arising from alleged involvement in the Exeter conspiracy.
April 15394 historical events
Parliament
Opening of Henry VIIIs 7th Parliament
Great Bible Authorised
The Great Bible receives royal authorisation for church use, providing the first officially approved English Bible intended for widespread parish access.
Great Bible
The first edition of The Great Bible is a run of 2,500 copies begun in Paris where the printed sheets are seized by the French authorities on grounds of heresy (since relations between England and France were somewhat troubled at this time), publication is completed in London in April 1539
Reformation, The
The first edition of The Great Bible is a run of 2,500 copies begun in Paris where the printed sheets are seized by the French authorities on grounds of heresy (since relations between England and France were somewhat troubled at this time), publication is completed in London in April 1539
May 153912 historical events
Reformation, The
The House of Lords creates a committee with a religious balance of conservatives and reformers to examine and determine doctrine
Act of Six Articles
A Parliamentary committee is established to examine doctrine and the Duke of Norfolk presents six questions for the House to consider, which pass as the Act of Six Articles reaffirming a traditional view of the Mass, the Sacraments and the priesthood
Legislation
A Parliamentary committee is established to examine doctrine and the Duke of Norfolk presents six questions for the House to consider, which pass as the Act of Six Articles reaffirming a traditional view of the Mass, the Sacraments and the priesthood
Reformation, The
A Parliamentary committee is established to examine doctrine and the Duke of Norfolk presents six questions for the House to consider, which pass as the Act of Six Articles reaffirming a traditional view of the Mass, the Sacraments and the priesthood
Legislation
The Churches are ordered to display a copy of the English Bible. Tha Act of Six Articles of the Protestant faith is passed
Act of Six Articles
A Parliamentary committee is established to examine doctrine and the Duke of Norfolk presents six questions for the House to consider, which pass as the Act of Six Articles reaffirming a traditional view of the Mass, the Sacraments and the priesthood
Reformation, The
A Parliamentary committee is established to examine doctrine and the Duke of Norfolk presents six questions for the House to consider, which pass as the Act of Six Articles reaffirming a traditional view of the Mass, the Sacraments and the priesthood
Reform of Bible Use
The Churches are ordered to display a copy of the English Bible. Tha Act of Six Articles of the Protestant faith is passed
Reformation, The
The Six Articles confirm the conservative interpretation of doctrines such as the real presence, clerical celibacy, and the necessity of auricular confession, the private confession of sins to a priest. The Duke of Norfolk notes that the Lords committee into religious doctrine had not agreed on anything and proposes that the Lords examine six doctrinal questions, which form the basis of the Six Articles
Six Articles, The
The Duke of Norfolk notes that the Lords committee into religious doctrine had not agreed on anything and proposes that the Lords examine six doctrinal questions, which form the basis of the Six Articles
Six Articles, The
The Six Articles confirm the conservative interpretation of doctrines such as the real presence, clerical celibacy, and the necessity of auricular confession, the private confession of sins to a priest
Greater Monasteries Dissolution Act
Parliament confirms the surrender and transfer of larger religious houses, accelerating the end of monastic institutions across England.
June 15393 historical events
Six Articles Act
The Six Articles Act enforces conservative doctrine within the Church of England under royal supremacy.
Act of Six Articles
Opposes conservative doctrine in the Act of Six Articles.
Six Articles, The
The Six Articles Act passes Parliament at the end of June, forcing Latimer and Nicholas Shaxton to resign their dioceses given their outspoken opposition to the measure
July 15397 historical events
Resignation of Bishops of Salisbury & Worcester
The Bishops of Salisbury & Worcester resign
Resignation of Hugh Latimer
Resigns after opposing the Act of Six Articles.
Resignation of Hugh Latimer
Resigns his bishopric rather than accept the Six Articles.
Legislation
The Act of Proclamations is passed
Reform of Royal Proclamations
The Act of Proclamations is passed
Reballion of Rebels in Bellahoe
Lord Leonard Grey defeats the Kildare faction of ODonnell & ONeill
Reballion of Rebels in Bellahoe
Lord Leonard Grey defeats the Kildare faction of ODonnell & ONeill
September 15399 historical events
Reform of Church Governance
Instructs the clergy detail weddings, baptisms & burials in Parish Registars
Birth of Walter Devereux
Birth of Walter Devereux
Great Bible
The king asks his Archbishop to write a new preface for the Great Bible, an English translation of the Bible
Reformation, The
The king asks his Archbishop to write a new preface for the Great Bible, an English translation of the Bible. Henry becomes displeased with the results of the Six Articlles Act and its promulgators; the ever-loyal Cranmer and Cromwell are back in favour
Six Articles, The
Henry becomes displeased with the results of the Six Articlles Act and its promulgators; the ever-loyal Cranmer and Cromwell are back in favour
Reformation, The
Henry becomes displeased with the results of the Six Articlles Act and its promulgators; the ever-loyal Cranmer and Cromwell are back in favour
Six Articles, The
Henry becomes displeased with the results of the Six Articlles Act and its promulgators; the ever-loyal Cranmer and Cromwell are back in favour
Reformation, The
Henry becomes displeased with the results of the Six Articlles Act and its promulgators; the ever-loyal Cranmer and Cromwell are back in favour
Six Articles, The
Henry becomes displeased with the results of the Six Articlles Act and its promulgators; the ever-loyal Cranmer and Cromwell are back in favour
October 15391 historical events
Marriage
Cromwell oversees the talks and a marriage Treaty to Anne of Cleves is signed
November 15397 historical events
Execution of Hugh Faringdon
Hugh Faringdon is hanged, drawn and quartered after conviction for treason during the final suppression of Reading Abbey.
Execution of Richard Whiting
Richard Whiting dies on Glastonbury Tor after the crown condemns the elderly abbot during the seizure and closure of Glastonbury Abbey.
Execution of John Thorne
John Thorne is executed with Abbot Richard Whiting after the crown moves against Glastonbury Abbey.
Execution of Roger James
Roger James is executed with the abbot and another monk as royal authority completes the suppression of Glastonbury Abbey.
Execution of John Eynon
John Eynon is executed for treason alongside the suppression of Reading Abbey and its leadership.
Richard Whiting Arrested at Glastonbury
Richard Whiting is taken into custody after royal commissioners search Glastonbury Abbey and begin proceedings that lead to a treason charge.
Hugh Faringdon Arrested during Abbey Suppression
Hugh Faringdon is arrested as royal authorities move against Reading Abbey and accuse its abbot of treason during the final dissolution campaign.
December 15394 historical events
Marriage
A Parliamentary committee is established to examine doctrine and the Duke of Norfolk presents six questions for the House to consider, which pass as the Act of Six Articles reaffirming a traditional view of the Mass, the Sacraments and the priesthood
Reformation, The
A Parliamentary committee is established to examine doctrine and the Duke of Norfolk presents six questions for the House to consider, which pass as the Act of Six Articles reaffirming a traditional view of the Mass, the Sacraments and the priesthood
Marriage
Anne of Cleves arrives in Rochester
Marriage
Anne of Cleves arrives in Rochester
Birth of Humphrey Gilbert
Birth of Humphrey Gilbert
Chief Justice
Appointed Chief Justice of the King's Bench
Speaker of House of Commons
Appointed Speaker of the House of Commons
Legislation
Makes himself the King's instrument in enforcing religious conformity and in the passing of the Six Articles Act
Six Articles Act
Makes himself the King's instrument in enforcing religious conformity and in the passing of the Six Articles Act
Reform of Government
An act transfers the remaining greater religious Houses to the Crown
Death of Courtney
Death of Henry Courtney, executed
Execution
The Earl of Devonshire is executed
Birth of Edward Seymour
Birth of Edward Seymour
Cranmer Promotes Great Bible
Cranmer supports the authorised Great Bible and encourages clergy to make scripture accessible to parishioners.
House of Lords Precedence Act Passed
Parliament sets the precedence of leading officers and peers in the House of Lords, formalising important aspects of upper-house order.
Monastic Lords Disappear from Parliament
Dissolution removes abbots and priors from the Lords, leaving bishops as the remaining Lords Spiritual and making temporal peers the majority.
Statute of Proclamations Enacted
Parliament gives royal proclamations statutory force in defined circumstances, expanding the Crown's capacity to regulate without a new Act.
Treaty of Toledo
Charles V & Francis I agree not to ally with England except by mutual agreement
Reformation, The
Gardiner takes part in the enactment of the severe statute of the Six Articles, which led to the resignation of Bishops Latimer and Shaxton and the persecution of the Protestant party
Six Acts
Gardiner takes part in the enactment of the severe statute of the Six Articles, which led to the resignation of Bishops Latimer and Shaxton and the persecution of the Protestant party
Bishop
Appointed Bishop of Rochester
Reformation, The
Henry becomes displeased with the results of the Six Articlles Act
Reformation, The
Parliament passes the Six Articles reaffirming Catholic practices such as transubstantiation, clerical celibacy and the importance of confession to a priest and prescribed penalties if anyone denied them
Six Articles, The
The Six Articles Act passes Parliament at the end of June, forcing Latimer and Nicholas Shaxton to resign their dioceses given their outspoken opposition to the measure. Parliament passed the Six Articles reaffirming Catholic practices such as transubstantiation, clerical celibacy and the importance of confession to a priest and prescribed penalties if anyone denied them
Cardinal
Appointed Emissary to incite Francis I & Charles V to help depose Henry VIII
Treaty of Toledo
Charles V & Francis I agree not to ally with England except by mutual agreement
Montaigne Attends College Of Guyenne
Montaigne attended the College of Guyenne in Bordeaux, known for its humanist curriculum. His schooling placed classical rhetoric and literature at the center of his education.
Succession
Succeeds as Duke of Saxony
Reformation Introduced in Albertine Saxony
Supports introduction of Protestant reform in Albertine Saxony after succeeding Duke George.
Leipzig Reformation Organisation
Assists the organisation of Protestant church reform in Leipzig and Saxony.
Leipzig Reformation Sermons
Preaches in Leipzig as Protestant reform is formally introduced in the city.
Death of Nanak
Death of Nanak
Archbishop
Appointed Archbishop of St Andrews