Marriage
Meets Anne of Cleves for the 1st time. Feels he has been tricked by Cromwell into marrying Anne of Cleves
Historical events in 1540
76 historical records
January 154013 historical events
Marriage
Meets Henry VIII for the first time
Alliance Agreement with German Protestants against the Holy Roman
Cromwell recommends an alliance with German Protestants against the Holy Roman Empire
Alliance Henry VIII and German Protestants
Cromwell recommends an alliance with German Protestants against the Holy Roman Empire
Marriage
Henry VIII marries Anne of Cleves, fourth wife of Henry VIII of England from 6 January 1540 to 9 July 1540
Marriage
Marries Anne of Cleves, the daughter of the Duke of Cleves. Cromwell recommends an alliance with German Protestants against the Holy Roman Empire
Marriage
Henry VIII & Anne of Cleves are married at the royal Palace of Placentia in Greenwich, London by Archbishop Thomas Cranmer
Marriage
Marries Henry VIII, his 4th wife. Henry calls her "the Flanders mare" & the marriage is never consumated. Arranged by Cromwell to seek an alliance with a foreign royal house
Marriage
Henry VIII & Anne of Cleves are married at the royal Palace of Placentia in Greenwich, London by Archbishop Thomas Cranmer
Marriage
Anulled because of Annes contract to the son of the Duke of Lorraine
Marriage
Receives a generous settlement, including Hever Castle, home of Henrys former in-laws, the Boleyns
Marriage
Henry VIII annuls the marriage because it was without his consent
Marriage
Anne was commanded to leave the court of Henry VIII
March 15403 historical events
Peerage
Created Earl of Essex
Lord Great Chamberlain
Appointed Lord Great Chamberlain
Monastic Dissolution Completed
The remaining major monastic houses are closed or surrendered, leaving the Crown in possession of extensive former church lands and revenues.
April 15402 historical events
Great Chamberllain
Appointed Great Chamberlain
Knight of the Garter
Created Knight of the Garter
May 15401 historical events
Birth of James Stewart
Mary gives birth to James Duke of Rothesay son of James V
June 15408 historical events
Arrest of Thomas Cromwell
Henry VIII has Cromwell arrested for his part played in the marriage to Anne of Cleves
Arrest of Thomas Cromwell
Henry VIII has Cromwell arrested for his part played in the marriage to Anne of Cleves
Marriage
Anne of Cleves is ordered to leave court
Treason
Accused of treason in the House of Lords
Trial
Accused of treason in the House of Lords
Bill of Attainder
Parliament passes a bill of attainder against Thomas Cromwell after his fall from power.
Marriage
Anne's betrothal to Lorraine & the non-consummation of the marriage are investigated. A formal trial into the marriage between Henry VIII & Anne of Cleves begins
Marriage
Claims that her marriage to Henry VIII had been consumated. Annes betrothal to Lorraine & the non-consumation of the marriage are investigated. A formal trial into the marriage between Henry VIII & Anne of Cleves begins
July 154019 historical events
Marriage
Henry VIII seeks Anne of Cleves's formal consent for an inquiry into the validity of their marriage.
Marriage
Henry VIII asks for Anne of Cleves formal consent for the trial of their marriage
Marriage
The Church marriage tribunal finds Henry VIII's marriage to Anne of Cleves invalid
Marriage
The Church marriage tribunal finds Henry VIIIs marriage to Anne of Cleves is invalid. Sends a message to Henry VIII saying that only God can part them
Marriage
Henry's marriage to Anne of Cleves is annulled after six moninth of marriage. Court decrees that Anne is not Queen & will be known as the sister of the King
Marriage
The marriage between Henry VIII & Anne of Cleves is annulled on the grounds that it had never been consummated, Henry claimed that he had found his bride so unattractive that he could not bear to sleep with her
Marriage
Court decrees that Anne is not Queen & will be known as the sister of the King
Marriage
The marriage between Henry VIII & Anne of Cleves is anulled on the grounds that it had never been consummated, Henry claimed that he had found his bride so unattractive that he could not bear to sleep with her
Dissolution of Parliament
Henry VIIIs 7th Parliament closes
Reform of Bible Use
The English Bible is ordered in every parish church
Execution
Thomas Cromwell is executed after losing Henry VIII's confidence following the Anne of Cleves marriage.
Marriage
Marries Catherine Howard, 5th wife
Marriage
Marries Henry VIII, Henry VIIIs 5th wife
Execution of Thomas Garret
Thomas Garret is burned for heresy alongside other evangelical reformers during Henry VIII's religious reaction.
Execution of Robert Barnes
Robert Barnes is burned for heresy after renewed conservative pressure against evangelical preaching under Henry VIII.
Execution of Thomas Abel
Thomas Abel is hanged, drawn and quartered for treason after opposing Henry VIII's marriage policy and royal supremacy.
Execution of William Jerome
William Jerome is burned for heresy after condemnation for Protestant preaching and doctrine.
Society of Jesus (Jesuit)
Founds the Jesuit Order on Feast day
Reform of Inheritance Law
The Statute of Wills is passed
August 15401 historical events
Birth of Catherine Grey
Catherine Grey is born to Frances Brandon and Henry Grey and later becomes an important potential Protestant successor to Elizabeth I.
Birth of Christopher Hatton
Birth of Christopher Hatton
Marriage
Passes the dissolution of Henrys marriage to Anne of Cleves through Parliament. Manages the attainder of Thomas Cromwell, Earl of Essex, and the dissolution of Henrys marriage with Anne of Cleves
Parliament
Instigated by Thomas Cromwell
Trial
Manages the attainder of Thomas Cromwell, Earl of Essex, and the dissolution of Henrys marriage with Anne of Cleves
Arrest of Thomas Cromwell
Arrests Thomas Cromwell
Death of Henry Bourchier
Death of Henry Bourchier, executed
Execution
Death of Henry Bourchier, executed
Peerage
Created Earl of Essex, 2nd
Marriage
Henrys court painter paints the image which Henry first sees of Anne of Cleves
Chester Diocese Established
John Bird becomes the first bishop of the newly created Chester diocese, one of several sees established from former monastic foundations.
Dynastic Marriage Negotiations at London
Henrys marriage to Anne of Cleves is used to protect England from France & Spain
Election
Arranges for the selection of Anne of Cleves as Henrys new wife
Marriage
Henrys marriage to Anne of Cleves is used to protect England from France & Spain. Arranges for the selection of Anne of Cleves as Henrys new wife
Court of First Fruits and Tenths
A royal court is established to collect clerical revenues formerly associated with papal finance.
Court of Wards and Liveries Established
Parliament creates a specialised court to manage royal rights over wardships, marriages and liveries arising from feudal tenure.
New Cathedral Dioceses Planned
The Crown reorganises part of the former monastic estate into new bishoprics and cathedral foundations within the royal church.
Statute of Wills Expands Testamentary Land Transfer
Parliament permits wider disposal of land by will, altering inheritance practice and reducing restrictions associated with feudal tenure.
Pension of Anne of Cleves
After the annulment, pensioned off to Lewes & given the title of King's "sister"
Peerage
Created Earl Oxford, 16th
Chancellor
After the execution of Thomas Cromwell elected Chancellor of the University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge
After the execution of Thomas Cromwell elected Chancellor of the University of Cambridge
Great Bible
The second edition of 1540, included a preface by Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury, recommending the reading of the scriptures
Royal Chaplain
Serves as chaplain in the royal religious establishment.
Political Eclipse
Lives under suspicion after resigning from Worcester.
Succession
Succeeds as King of Hungary
Succession
Succeeds as Shah of India
Papal Bull
Recognizes the new Society of Jesus, Jesuits
Birth of a
Birth of a son James V & Mary, he dies within 2 yrs
Rule of Milan
Given the Government of Milan