Summoned by Council
Mary is summoned before Edward VI's council over religious nonconformity
Historical events in 1551
41 historical records
March 15512 historical events
Mass Defiance
Mary defends her right to hear Mass despite Edwardian religious policy
April 15511 historical events
Execution of George van Parris
George van Parris is burned after condemnation for denying the divinity of Christ during Edward VI's Protestant reign.
May 15511 historical events
Birth of William Camden
William Camden is born in London.
June 15513 historical events
Old Service Books Ordered Surrendered
Edward orders bishops to collect and destroy obsolete Latin service books that might encourage restoration of pre-Reformation worship.
French Princess Marriage Instructions
Receives instructions for negotiating a proposed marriage between Edward VI and Elisabeth, daughter of Henry II of France.
Treaty of Norham
Edward VI's government concludes a formal settlement with Scotland at Norham, closing the war that had begun with Henry VIII's coercive marriage policy.
July 15511 historical events
French Marriage Treaty
Approves a dynastic treaty providing for his future marriage to Elisabeth of Valois as part of closer Anglo-French relations.
October 15514 historical events
Duke of Northumberland
John Dudley is created Duke of Northumberland while continuing to dominate Edward VI's government.
Second Arrest of Somerset
The former Lord Protector, Edward Seymour, is arrested again after allegations of plotting against Northumberland and other councillors.
Arrest of Edward Seymour
Arrested for a 2nd time by thw Warwick led coalition
Somerset Conspiracy Allegation
Somerset is arrested again after allegations that he planned to seize or kill political rivals including Northumberland and Northampton during a council confrontation.
December 15511 historical events
Trial of Duke of Somerset
Somerset is acquitted of high treason but convicted of felony after a trial at Westminster Hall.
Arrest of Paget
Arrested for a conspircay against Warwicks life
Regency
Appointed Regent, rules on behalf of Edward VI
Peerage
Created Duke of Northumberland
Peerage
Created Earl of Pembroke, 1st, 2nd creation
Prayer Book Revision Advanced
Cranmer and other reformers prepare a substantially revised liturgy with clearer Protestant teaching on communion and ceremonial practice.
Charles V of Spain threatens war if Mary cannot practise her Catholicism
Charles V of Spain threatens war if Mary cannot practise her Catholicism
Succession
Succeeds as Queen of England. Charles V of Spain threatens war if Mary cannot practise her Catholicism
Catholic Worship Dispute
Mary continues Catholic worship despite pressure from Edward VI's government
Religious Diplomacy
Charles V warns England over Mary's right to practise Catholicism
Rule of Reason
Publication of "Rule of Reason"
Rule of Reason
Publication of "Rule of Reason"
Bishop
Appointed Bishop of Winchester
Protestant Reform
Supports continuing Protestant reform in England.
Hooper Controversy
Debates vestments and episcopal authority with John Hooper.
Hospitals
Supports the refounding of London hospitals for poor relief.
Poor Relief
Encourages organised relief for the poor in London.
Envoy
Appointed Envoy to France
Grand Chamberlain
Created Grand Chamberlain of France
Grand Chamberlain
Francis of Guise is made Grand Chamberlain of France
Birth of Henri of Anjou
Birth of Henri of Anjou, 2nd son of Catherine de Medici, younger brother of Charles IX
Alliance Henry II and Prince Maurice of Saxony
Concludes an alliance with Prince Maurice of Saxony against Charles V
Pope
Appointed Commisary General of the Roman Inquisition
Battle of Itsukushima
Defeates Harukata Sue who had usurped the power of the Ouchi House
Marriage
Marries Anna van Buren, succeeds to the Principality of Orange
Birth of Margaret Douglas
Birth of Margaret Douglas, daughter of Sir James Douglas, 7th Baron of Drumlanrig and Margaret Douglas
Viceroy
Appointed Viceroy of Peru
Capture of Nicosia
The Turks capture Nicosia
Capture of Tripoli
The Turks capture Tripoli