Death of Elizabeth I
Death of Henry VIII, Elizabeth hears the news at Enfield
Historical events in 1546
84 historical records
January 15464 historical events
Capture of Boulogne-sur-Mer
The French recapture Boulogne-sur-Mer
Siege of Boulogne-sur-Mer
The French recapture Boulogne-sur-Mer
Capture of Boulogne-sur-Mer
The French recapture Boulogne-sur-Mer
February 15461 historical events
Death of Martin Luther
Dies in Eisleben, his place of birth
March 15462 historical events
Death of George Wishart
The Scottish Lutheran is burnt at the stake on the orders of Cardinal Beaton
Execution
The Scottish Lutheran is burnt at the stake on the orders of Cardinal Beaton
May 15465 historical events
Assassination of Beaton
Cardinal Beaton is assassinated by Protestant lairds hostile to his pro-French and anti-English policy.
Assassination of Beaton
Has Beaton assassinated by Fife Protestants who oppose his pro-French policy
Assassination of Beaton
Seymour captures Edinburgh (1544) and Cardinal Beaton is murdered 29 May 1546, but the English are unable to reduce Scotland to obedience
Invasion of Scotland
Seymour captures Edinburgh (1544) and Cardinal Beaton is murdered 29 May 1546, but the English are unable to reduce Scotland to obedience
Peace Negotiations
Negotiations resume as England and France seek to end the costly war over Boulogne.
June 154613 historical events
Free Commerce Peace Clause
Helps negotiate restoration of peaceful commerce and the removal of recent wartime trade restrictions between England and France.
Boulogne Restitution Schedule
Negotiates terms allowing England to hold Boulogne until France makes the large payment required for its eventual restoration.
French Pension Renewal
Secures renewed French pension obligations derived from earlier Anglo-French treaties while negotiating the final peace settlement.
Peace Treaty at Boulogne-sur-Mer
The Anglo-French peace Treaty gives England control of Boulogne-sur-Mer for 8 years
Peace
Ends 2 yrs of conflict between Henry VIII & Francois I
Rule of Boulogne-sur-Mer
The Anglo-French peace treaty leaves England in control of Boulogne-sur-Mer for eight years.
Rule of Boulogne-sur-Mer
The peace settlement provides that Boulogne will later be returned to France for a large payment.
Scottish Inclusion in French Peace
Accepts Scotland's inclusion within the Anglo-French peace while reserving England's right to respond to any new Scottish offence.
Treaty of Camp
The Treaty of Camp ends the war and allows England to retain Boulogne temporarily.
Treaty of Campe
The Anglo-French peace Treaty gives England control of Boulogne-sur-Mer for 8 years
Treaty of Ardres
Henry concludes peace with France at Ardres, ending the invasion war while retaining Boulogne temporarily under the treaty's terms.
St Andrews Castle
The Castilians hold St Andrews Castle and seek English support after the killing of Cardinal Beaton.
Anne Askew Arrested for Heresy
Anne Askew is arrested again for heresy, questioned about Protestant beliefs and court connections, and later transferred into harsher custody.
July 15468 historical events
Death of Anne Askew
Death of Anne Askew, executed
Execution
Burnt for heresy, a believer in Reformation she is found to have Court connections
Reformation, The
Burnt for heresy, a believer in Reformation she is found to have Court connections
Death of Henry VIII
Anne Askew is burnt at Smithfield for heresy
Execution
Anne Askew is burnt at Smithfield for heresy
Execution
Burnt for heresy, a believer in Reformation he is found to have Court connections
Reformation, The
Burnt for heresy, a believer in Reformation he is found to have Court connections
Boulogne Peace Ratification
Confirms the settlement governing Boulogne, French payments and the restoration of peaceful relations after the costly war.
August 15462 historical events
Death of Etienne Dolet
Death of Etienne Dolet, executed
Execution
Hanged & burned for heresy & blasphemy for publishing the works of Erasmus
October 15461 historical events
Chief Gentleman
Appointed Chief Gentleman of the King's Privy Chamber
December 154618 historical events
Arrest of Thomas Howard
Arrested & sent to the Tower, increases Somersets power
Treason
Sentenced to death for treason
Trial
Sentenced to death for treason
Arrest of Henry Howard
Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey, is arrested for treason after accusations concerning his heraldic arms and supposed dynastic pretensions alarm Henry VIII.
Thomas Howard Arrested before Henry VIII's Death
Thomas Howard is arrested with his son during Henry VIII's final political purge and is sent to the Tower on suspicion of treason.
Arrest of Thomas Howard and Henry Howard
After the arrests of Norfolk & Surrey Henry ousts them from the Regency Council
Constitution of England
The Regency Council will rule by majority, there is no provision for a Protector
Regency
The Regency Council will rule by majority, there is no provision for a Protector
Succession
Henry VIII revises his will, naming Edward, Mary and Elizabeth in the succession and providing a council for Edward's minority.
Will
Henry VIII revises his will to confirm Edward, Mary and Elizabeth in the succession.
Will
The succession provisions follow the Third Succession Act and place Edward first in line.
Will
The will names a council to govern during Prince Edward's minority.
Succession
If Henry VIIIs daughters die childless then succession will pass to his sister Mary
Will
One of the executors of the will of Henry VIII
Will
Henry VIII's will is finalised before his death and later used to govern the succession.
Will
Henry VIII's will uses statutory authority to confirm Edward, Mary and Elizabeth in the Tudor succession.
Grey Line Retained in Contingent Succession
Henry VIII's final succession arrangements leave descendants of his younger sister Mary Tudor's Grey line as contingent heirs after his own children.
Younger Grey Line Remains Eligible
Mary Grey remains within the junior Tudor-descended line contemplated by Henry VIII's final settlement if his children leave no lawful descendants.
Peerage
Created Earl of Ormonde, 10th, known as "the Black Earl"
Death of Edward Crome
Death of Edward Crome, Executed
Trial
Placed on a committee of enquiry by Henry VIII to examine Sacramentaianism
Trial
Placed on a committee of enquiry by Henry VIII to examine Sacramentaianism
Katherine Parr Heresy Plot
Stephen Gardiner leads conservative efforts to implicate Queen Katherine Parr in heresy, hoping to destroy the reformist influence surrounding Henry VIII's final queen.
Classical Studies
Edward's tutors report strong progress in Latin composition, scripture and classical texts before his accession.
Henry VIII Will
Henry VIII's final will confirms Edward first in the succession, followed by Mary and Elizabeth if Edward dies without heirs.
Arrest of Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey
Arrested for advocating that his father become Regent after Henry VIII's death
Rough Wooing
The war remains unresolved at Henry VIII's death, with England still seeking to impose the marriage alliance on Scotland.
Succession
Henry VIII's will confirms the 3rd Act of Succession
Trial
Suspects sacramentarianism & launches an investigation. Catherine submits to her husbands will & the inquiry ends
Katherine Parr Arrest Attempt
Thomas Wriothesley arrives with authority to arrest Katherine Parr, but Henry VIII angrily dismisses the attempt after reconciling with his queen.
Succession
Henry VIIIs will confirms the 3rd Act of Succession
Will
Elizabeth & Mary are left an income of 3,000 pounds pa until they marry
Trial
Henry suspects sacramentarianism. Catherine is questioned but she submits to her husbands will & the inquiry ends
Trial
Placed on a committee of enquiry by Henry VIII to examine Sacramentaianism
Trial
Placed on a committee of enquiry by Henry VIII to examine Sacramentaianism
Arrest of Hugh Latimer
Arrested and sent to the Tower for opposing the Six Articles.
Tower Imprisonment
Is imprisoned during Henry VIII's final conservative reaction.
Peace
One of the peace Commissioners sent to France
Navy Board
The Navy Board is founded to administer the Navy
Reform of Navy
The Navy Board is founded to administer the Navy
Treaty of Campe
A peace Treaty is ratified with the English at Hampton Court, August
Legal Studies
Montaigne studies law in preparation for a career in public office.
Succession
Assumes full power
Birth of Henry Stewart Darnley
Henry Stewart, Lord Darnley, is born to Matthew Stewart, 4th Earl of Lennox, and Margaret Douglas.
Battle of Anaquioto
Wins the Battle of Anaquito
Death of Gonzalo Pizarro
Defeated & executed by Gasca
Execution
Defeated & executed by Gasca
Reballion of Conquistadores against Spain
Leads the rebellion of the Conquistadores against Spain