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1551 in History

Browse historical records dated to 1551. Records are rendered from the World History Database into this page's initial HTML.

6 records

Historical Events in 1551

1551
Arrest of Edward Seymour
Edward Seymour · England · Tower of London

Arrested for a 2nd time by thw Warwick led coalition

1551
Duke of Northumberland
Edward VI · England · London

John Dudley is created Duke of Northumberland while continuing to dominate Edward VI's government.

1551
Mass Defiance
Mary I · England · London

Mary defends her right to hear Mass despite Edwardian religious policy

1551
Second Arrest of Somerset
Edward VI · England · London

The former Lord Protector, Edward Seymour, is arrested again after allegations of plotting against Northumberland and other councillors.

1551
Summoned by Council
Mary I · England · London

Mary is summoned before Edward VI's council over religious nonconformity

1551
Trial of Duke of Somerset
Edward VI · England · Westminster

Somerset is acquitted of high treason but convicted of felony after a trial at Westminster Hall.

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