Arrest of Thomas Wyatt and Ralph Sadler
Cromwells supporters are arrested, includes Thomas Wyatt & Sir Ralph Sadler
Historical events in 1541
41 historical records
January 15411 historical events
April 15414 historical events
Death of Robert Stewart
Mary's younger son Robert Duke of Albany dies in infancy
Death of James Stewart
Mary's son James Duke of Rothesay dies in infancy
Birth of Robert
Birth of Robert, Duke of Albany, son of Mary of Guise & James V
Birth of Robert
Birth of Robert, Duke of Albany, son of Mary of Guise & James V
May 15411 historical events
Execution of Margaret Pole
Margaret Pole is beheaded without a conventional treason trial after years of suspicion surrounding her Plantagenet family connections.
June 15413 historical events
Rule of Ireland
The Dublin Parliament passes the Crown of Ireland Act declaring Henry VIII King of Ireland.
Execution of Leonard Grey
Leonard Grey is beheaded for treason after accusations concerning his conduct and alliances while governing Ireland.
Execution of Thomas Fiennes
Thomas Fiennes is hanged after conviction for murder committed during a poaching expedition in Sussex.
September 15411 historical events
Birth of Walter Devereux
Walter Devereux is born and later becomes Earl of Essex, military commander in Ireland and father of Elizabeth I's later favourite Robert Devereux.
October 15411 historical events
Death of Margaret
Death of Margaret Tudor
November 15417 historical events
Investigation
Cranmer gives Henry VIII evidence alleging Catherine Howard's misconduct before and after her marriage.
Arrest of Catherine Howard
Catherine Howard is placed under guard at Syon House after accusations of adultery and misconduct.
Arrest of Catherine Howard
Catherine Howard is placed under house arrest for adultery
Arrest of Catherine Howard
Catherine Howard is placed under house arrest at Syon House for adultery
Thomas Culpeper Arrested in Howard Investigation
Thomas Culpeper is arrested after investigators uncover secret meetings with Queen Catherine Howard and question whether his conduct constitutes treason.
Jane Boleyn Detained over Howard Meetings
Jane Boleyn is detained after admitting that she helped arrange private meetings between Catherine Howard and Thomas Culpeper.
Francis Dereham Arrested in Howard Investigation
Francis Dereham is arrested when testimony concerning his earlier sexual relationship with Catherine Howard becomes central to the royal investigation.
December 15418 historical events
Death of Francis Dereham
Death of Francis Dereham, executed for treason
Execution
Executed after Catherine Howard admits prenuptial unchastity with Dereham & Culpepper
Treason
Death of Francis Dereham, executed for treason
Death of Thomas Culpeper
Death of Thomas Culpeper, executed for treason
Treason
Death of Thomas Culpeper, executed for treason
Execution
Executed after Catherine Howard confesses unchastity with Dereham & Culpepper
Execution
Thomas Culpeper is executed for treason, an alleged lover of Catherine Howard. Francis Dereham is executed for treason, an alleged lover of Catherine Howard
Treason
Thomas Culpeper is executed for treason, an alleged lover of Catherine Howard. Francis Dereham is executed for treason, an alleged lover of Catherine Howard
Privy Council
Appointed Privy Councillor
Meeting with James IV
Wants to meet James IV but James does not appear & Henry claims the Scottish theone
Gloucester Diocese Established
John Wakeman becomes first bishop of Gloucester as a former abbey is reorganised into a cathedral institution.
Peterborough Diocese Established
John Chambers becomes the first bishop of Peterborough, converting a former monastic centre into part of the episcopal structure.
Arrest of Catherine Howard
Cranmer hands Henry a letter accusing the Queen of living "most corruptly & sensually"
Unlawful Games Act Promotes Archery
Parliament restricts several popular games partly to encourage regular archery practice considered important for national defence.
Canon
Appointed Canon of Ely
Conservative Reaction
Reform preaching is restricted under conservative policy.
Doctrinal Debate
Engages in reformist debate within the English church.
Battle of Haddonrig
Orders the Northern levies over the Border but they are dispersed at Haddonrig
Invasion of Scotland
Orders the Northern levies over the Border but they are dispersed at Haddonrig
Colloquy of Regensburg
A failed attempt to reconcile Catholics & Protestants in Germany
College of Justice
The Scottish Parliament ratifies the College of Justice
Death of James V
Death of both of the sons of James V & Mary of Guise
Death of Mary of Guise
Death of both of the sons of James V & Mary of Guise