Rowland Taylor Detained for Heresy Proceedings
Rowland Taylor is detained after defending Protestant worship in his Suffolk parish and refusing to accept the restored Catholic Mass.
Historical events in 1555
130 historical records
January 15554 historical events
Heresy Laws Restored
Revived heresy statutes provide the legal framework for prosecuting Protestants who refuse restored Catholic doctrine.
Second Statute of Repeal Takes Effect
Parliament repeals Henrician legislation against papal authority while protecting many owners of former monastic lands.
Birth of Archibald Douglas
Birth of Archibald Douglas, Eighth Earl of Angus and 5th Earl of Morton, son of David, 7th Earl
February 155514 historical events
Execution of John Rogers
John Rogers is burned for heresy after refusing to abandon Protestant doctrine, becoming the first prominent Marian martyr.
First Marian Burnings
John Rogers is burned, beginning the Marian persecution of Protestants.
Execution
Rogers becomes the first Protestant martyr burned under Mary's heresy laws
John Rogers Executed
John Rogers is burned as the first Protestant martyr under Mary's restored heresy laws
Execution of Laurence Saunders
Laurence Saunders is burned after condemnation for Protestant preaching and rejection of restored Catholic teaching.
Execution of John Hooper
John Hooper is burned for heresy after refusing to accept the Catholic religious settlement restored under Mary I.
Execution of Rowland Taylor
Rowland Taylor is burned near Hadleigh after refusing to recant his Protestant beliefs.
Hooper Burned
John Hooper is burned after refusing to recant Protestant beliefs.
Taylor Burned
Rowland Taylor is burned during enforcement of restored heresy laws.
Execution
Hooper is burned for refusing to recant Protestant beliefs
Execution
Taylor is burned at Hadleigh during the Marian persecutions
John Hooper Executed
John Hooper is burned for heresy during Mary's reign
Rowland Taylor Executed
Rowland Taylor is burned during the Marian persecutions
Protestant Executions Begin
Protestant burnings begin as Mary's government restores Catholic religious policy
March 15559 historical events
Execution of Thomas Tomkins
Thomas Tomkins is burned after refusing to renounce Protestant beliefs during examination by Marian church authorities.
Execution of Thomas Causton
Thomas Causton is burned for heresy after condemnation for Protestant religious views.
Execution of Thomas Higbed
Thomas Higbed is burned after conviction for Protestant beliefs that conflict with Mary's restored Catholic settlement.
Execution of William Hunter
William Hunter is burned at Brentwood after refusing to attend Mass or accept Catholic teaching on the Eucharist.
Execution of Stephen Knight
Stephen Knight is burned at Maldon after condemnation for heresy under the restored Marian religious laws.
Execution of William Pigot
William Pigot is burned at Braintree for maintaining Protestant beliefs despite pressure to recant.
Execution of John Laurence
John Laurence is burned at Colchester after refusing to abandon Protestant convictions during the Marian persecution.
Ferrars Burned
Robert Ferrar is burned as Marian persecution reaches Wales.
Execution of Robert Ferrar
Robert Ferrar is burned for heresy after defending Protestant doctrine and refusing reconciliation with the restored Catholic Church.
April 15556 historical events
Execution of George Marsh
George Marsh is burned outside Chester after refusing to recant beliefs defended throughout his imprisonment and examinations.
Elizabeth at Hampton Court
Brings Elizabeth to Hampton Court where she is secluded but politically important
Elizabeth to Hampton Court
Mary brings Elizabeth from Woodstock to Hampton Court during the pregnancy crisis
Phantom Pregnancy
Rumours spread that Mary has given birth but her pregnancy proves false
Moved to Hampton Court
Moved to Hampton Court while Mary considers the succession
Royal Birth Preparations Intensify
The court prepares for Mary's expected confinement, including arrangements appropriate for the anticipated birth of a royal heir.
May 15552 historical events
Execution of John Cardmaker
John Cardmaker is burned after maintaining Protestant teaching despite efforts to persuade him to recant.
Custody Discharged
Discharged from direct custody of Princess Elizabeth after her transfer from Woodstock
June 15551 historical events
Execution of Thomas Hawkes
Thomas Hawkes is burned at Coggeshall after refusing to accept Catholic worship and doctrine under Mary I.
July 15552 historical events
First Pregnancy Fails
Mary's expected child does not arrive and the succession remains unsettled
Pregnancy Hope Fades
Mary's first expected pregnancy proves false and the succession remains unresolved
September 15554 historical events
Trial for Heresy
Faces formal heresy proceedings before execution.
Final Examination
Faces renewed examination before execution.
Latimer Trial
Hugh Latimer is tried for heresy under the Catholic restoration.
Ridley Trial
Nicholas Ridley is tried for heresy under Mary’s restored Catholic order.
October 155533 historical events
Degradation
Is degraded from clerical office before execution.
Degradation
Is prepared for execution after refusing to recant.
Latimer Burned
Hugh Latimer is burned alongside Ridley at Oxford.
Ridley Burned
Nicholas Ridley is burned for heresy at Oxford.
Cranmer Witnesses Execution
Thomas Cranmer watches Ridley and Latimer burned at Oxford.
Death of Nicholas Ridley
Death of Nicholas Ridley, burned at Oxford.
Execution with Latimer
Is executed beside Hugh Latimer outside Oxford city walls.
Execution
Ridley is burned at Oxford for Protestant doctrine.
Execution
Burned at the stake for Protestant doctrine.
Latimer Encouragement
Latimer encourages Ridley before their execution.
Martyrdom
Dies refusing to accept Catholic doctrine on the mass.
Oxford Martyrs
Is burned with Hugh Latimer as one of the Oxford Martyrs.
Burning at Oxford
Is burned at the stake for Protestant beliefs.
Candle Speech
Encourages Ridley with the famous candle speech.
Death of Hugh Latimer
Death of Hugh Latimer, burned at Oxford.
Death of Hugh Latimer
Dies during the Marian persecution of Protestants.
Execution
Latimer is burned with Nicholas Ridley at Oxford.
Execution
Burned at the stake with Nicholas Ridley.
Heresy
Executed for refusing to recant Protestant doctrine.
Martyrdom
His death becomes central to Protestant martyrology.
Oxford Martyrs
Dies with Nicholas Ridley as one of the Oxford Martyrs.
Execution
Nicholas Ridley is burned at Oxford for Protestant beliefs
Latimer Executed
Hugh Latimer is burned with Nicholas Ridley at Oxford
Rule of Netherlands, The
Philip II is given the Government of The Netherlands by his father Charles V
Elizabeth at Hatfield
Places Elizabeth under the more congenial guardianship of Thomas Pope at Hatfield
Elizabeth to Hatfield
Mary allows Elizabeth to move to Hatfield under Sir Thomas Pope's supervision
Hatfield Household
Elizabeth settles at Hatfield after release from stricter confinement
House Arrest
Placed under the guardianship of Thomas Pope at Hatfield
Moved to Hatfield
Elizabeth is moved to Hatfield under the custody of Thomas Pope
Elizabeth at Hatfield
Hosts Princess Elizabeth during her more relaxed house arrest at Hatfield
Guardian Appointed
Appointed guardian of Princess Elizabeth at Hatfield
House Arrest
Elizabeth is moved to Hatfield under the custody of Thomas Pope
John Pollard Returns as Speaker
John Pollard serves again as Speaker when Parliament meets during the consolidation of Mary's Catholic restoration.
November 15551 historical events
Cranmer Deprived
Thomas Cranmer is deprived of the see of Canterbury.
December 15557 historical events
Pole Administrator
Pole is made administrator of Canterbury after Cranmer’s deprivation.
Archbishop Appointed
Pole becomes Archbishop of Canterbury after Cranmer is deprived
Philip Coronation Proposal
Supporters discuss crowning Philip as king but the proposal faces resistance
Succession
Philip II supports Elizabeth's succession to the English throne to stop Mary of Scots
Coronation
Prompted by Philip II wishing to be crowned King of England
Plot
Prompted by Philip II wishing to be crowned King of England
Succession
Philip II supports Elizabeth's succession to the English throne to stop Mary of Scots
Siege of Nanking
About 70 pirates loot Nanjing
Siege of Nanking
Nanking is besieged by Japanese pirates
Chief Justice
Appointed Chief Justice of the King's Bench
Lord President
Appointed Lord President, 2nd term
Diplomatic Mission to London
The King of Sweden sends his Ambassador of marry his son Eric to Elizabeth
Marriage
The King of Sweden sends his Ambassador of marry his son Eric to Elizabeth
Peerage
Created Earl Bedford, 2nd
Pole Directs Catholic Church Reform
Pole promotes clerical residence, preaching, education and discipline as part of the Catholic restoration under Mary.
Highways Act Creates Parish Road Duties
Parliament requires parishes to organise annual labour for repairing highways, creating a durable local system for road maintenance.
Seditious Words Act Strengthens Public Order Law
Parliament creates penalties for specified seditious words and rumours directed against the monarch and government.
Marriage Proposal
Philip supports a proposed marriage between Elizabeth and Philibert of Savoy
Visitation Programme
Episcopal visitations enforce Catholic worship and clerical discipline.
Exile of John Jewel
Jews are forced into a Marian exile
Archbishop of Canterbury
Appointed Archbishop of Canterbury
Archbishop
Appointed Archbishop of Canterbury
Archbishop
Appointed Archbishop of York
Cardinal
Appointed Cardinal Priest
Peace
Ends religious wars in Germany by signing the peace of augsburg
Peace
Helpd negotiate the Peace of Augsburg
Capture of Delhi
Captures Delhi
Exile of Humayun
Returns to India
Restoration
The Empire of the Hind under the Mughal rulers is restored
Succession
Succeeds as Shah of India, 2nd term
Succession
Succeeds as Shah of India
Succession
Succeeds as Shah of India
Governor
Appointed Governor of Fano
Arrest of Baptista Castiglione
Arested for circulating subversive literature
Death of Marcellus II
Death of Marcellus II
Pope
Appointed Pope
Alliance Paul IV and France in persuit of his anti-Spanish policy
Allies with France in persuit of his anti-Spanish policy
Pope
Appointed Pope
Stadholder
Appointed Stadtholder of Holland, Zeeland, and Utrecht
Rule of Pyatigorsk
Proclaims the Kingdom of Pyatigorsk to be under Russian rule
Justice Ayre
Mary of Guise tours Scotland to strengthen royal authority during her regency
Arrest of John Leslie
Arrested by Mary of Guise
Abdication
Divides lands between the Spanish & Austrian Habsburgs
Holy Roman Empire
Charles V abdicates and divides his territories between Philip and Ferdinand of Austria. The Peace of Augsburg ends the war in Germany and confirms the existence of the Protestant princes
Holy Roman Empire
Paul IV is elected Pope and takes the side of France, whereupon an exhausted Charles finally gives up hopes of a world Christian empire
Rule of Netherlands, The
Philip II is given the Government of The Netherlands by his father Charles V
Succession
Succeeds as Duke of Burgundy
Holy Roman Empire
Princes in the Empire have a right to impose their religion on their subjects
Peace
Princes in the Empire have a right to impose their religion on their subjects. A religious settlement following the Diet of Augsburg
Reformation, The
Princes in the Empire have a right to impose their religion on their subjects
Reformation, The
Princes in the Empire have a right to impose their religion on their subjects. A religious settlement following the Diet of Augsburg
Reformation, The
Paul IV was elected Pope and took the side of France, whereupon an exhausted Charles finally gave up his hopes of a world Christian empire, he abdicated and divided his territories between Philip and Ferdinand of Austria, the Peace of Augsburg ended the war in Germany and accepted the existence of the Protestant princes
Treaty of Amasia
Julfas region is given to Persia in by the Treaty of Amasia, recaptured by the Turks 1570-90. Ends the war with Persia
Treaty of Amasia
Julfas region is given to Persia in by the Treaty of Amasia, recaptured by the Turks 1570-90. Ends the war with Persia