Arundell Executed for Western Rising
Humphrey Arundell is executed for leading the western rebellion against Edward VI's religious changes.
Historical events in 1550
57 historical records
January 15501 historical events
February 15503 historical events
Rise of Earl of Warwick
John Dudley, Earl of Warwick, emerges as the dominant figure in Edward VI's Privy Council.
Arrest of Edward Seymour
Released & reconiled with his rivals
Evacuation of Broughty Castle
English troops abandon Broughty Castle under growing Franco-Scottish pressure, ending one of the deepest Tudor footholds established during the invasion.
March 155011 historical events
Boulogne Payment Agreement
Helps settle French compensation for the recovery of Boulogne, easing the financial burden created by England's continental garrisons.
Merchant Shipping Clause
Helps secure provisions allowing merchant ships to resume peaceful movement while both sides undertake to restrain piracy and private warfare.
Boulogne Surrender Settlement
Negotiates the return of Boulogne to France within the agreed period in exchange for a substantial French payment.
Scottish Peace Inclusion
Negotiates terms ending active English war with Scotland unless a new cause for hostilities arises.
Peace of Boulogne Concluded
Makes peace with France and Scotland, ending the Rough Wooing and preparing the evacuation of expensive English positions.
Treaty of Boulogne
England and France conclude peace, with England agreeing to return Boulogne and withdraw from Scotland.
Treaty of Boulogne
Edward VI's government agrees peace with France, including the return of Boulogne and the withdrawal of English forces from occupied Scottish positions.
Peace Proclaimed
Peace with France is publicly proclaimed in England following the Treaty of Boulogne.
Edwardian Ordinal Published
A new English ordinal establishes reformed services for ordaining bishops, priests and deacons within the Church.
Treaty of Boulogne-sur-Mer
John Knox is released
Treaty of Boulogne-sur-Mer
France regains Boulogne-sur-Mer & Engand withdraw from Scotland. England receives 400,000 crowns & the release of John Knox
April 15503 historical events
Bishop of London
Becomes Bishop of London after Bonner is deprived.
Duke of Guise Succeeds
Francis succeeds Claude as Duke of Guise
Evacuation of Boulogne
English forces evacuate Boulogne under the terms of the peace settlement with France.
May 15504 historical events
Treaty of Breda
Signs the Treaty of Breda. Agrees to the Covenant in Scotland & to impose Presbyterianism in England
Execution of Joan Bocher
Joan Bocher is burned for heresy after refusing to abandon beliefs concerning the nature of Christ.
Scottish Ratification of Peace
Mary of Guise ratifies Scotland's inclusion in the Anglo-French peace settlement, helping end the Rough Wooing.
Removal of Altars
Bishop Nicholas Ridley orders stone altars in his London diocese to be replaced by wooden communion tables.
June 15503 historical events
Marriage
Lord Robert Dudley marries Amy Robsart
Marriage
Lord Robert Dudley marries Amy Robsart
Treaty of Breda
Affirms the Treaty of Breda agreeing to the Covenant in Scotland
October 15502 historical events
Battle of Sekigahara
Fights at the Battle of Sekigahara
Battle of Sekigahara
Victory helps Ieyasu to consolidate his rule over Honshu. Ieyasus 74,000 troops defeat a coalition force of 82,000. 40,000 confederates are killed
November 15501 historical events
Removal of Altars
The Privy Council orders the removal of remaining stone altars and their replacement with communion tables across England.
Chrstian IIIs Bible
"Chrstian IIIs Bible", completes the translation of the Bible into Danish
Coup
Siezes control of the Council & of King Edward VI
Lord Protector
Priests are appointed by Government patronage by means of the "Orinal of Priests". Appointed Lord Protector
Peerage
Created Duke of Northumberland
Lord President
Appointed Lord President, 1st term
Reballion of suppress the western
Helps suppress the western rebellion, rewarded with an Earldom
Lord Treasurer
Appointed Lord Treasurer
Privy Council
Appointed Privy Councillor
President of the Council
Appointed President of the Council of the North
Secretary of State
Appointed Secretary of State
Altars Replaced by Communion Tables
Ridley directs changes in London churches that replace stone altars with movable communion tables, expressing a more Protestant understanding of the sacrament.
Scottish Marriage Negotiations Renewed
Permits renewed discussion of a marriage with Mary, Queen of Scots, even though French influence has already weakened the earlier Greenwich project.
Council Pressure
Edward VI's council pressures Mary to abandon private Mass
Refusal of Bishopric
Declines restoration to episcopal office despite Edwardian favour.
Ordinal
An English Ordinal for the making of bishops, priests and deacons is introduced during Edward's reign.
Altars Removed
Orders altars replaced by communion tables in London churches.
Communion Tables
Promotes communion tables as part of Protestant worship reform.
Vestment Reform
Supports simpler worship and ceremonial reform in London.
Imperial Protection
Mary relies on imperial support to protect her Catholic worship
Lord High Admiral
Appointed Lord High Admiral of England, 1st term
Reballion of suppress the western
Helps suppress the western rebellion, rewarded with an Earldom
Birth of Charles IX
Birth of Charles IX, 2nd son of Henry II & Catherine de Medicus
Capture of Boulogne-sur-Mer
Henry II captures Boulogne-sur-Mer from the English
Siege of Boulogne-sur-Mer
Henry II captures Boulogne-sur-Mer from the English
Capture of Osaka Castle
Captures Osaka Castle for the forces led by Ieyasu
Petition
Under a "Petitions Chancery" individuals can bring their grievances to the Tsar
Reform of Legal System
The Law Code, sudebnik, is promulgated
Death of John Major
Death of John Major
Rule of Samos
Samos is colonized by the Turks