Royal Exchange
Elizabeth I opens the Royal Exchange
Historical events in 1571
62 historical records
January 15711 historical events
February 15711 historical events
Retirement from Public Office
Montaigne formally retires to his estate to read, reflect and write.
April 15711 historical events
Christopher Wray Chosen Speaker
Christopher Wray becomes Speaker during a Parliament responding to Catholic conspiracy fears and the papal excommunication of Elizabeth.
June 15711 historical events
Execution of John Story
John Story is executed for treason after being abducted from the Low Countries and convicted of supporting Catholic opposition to Elizabeth.
September 15715 historical events
Battle of Lepanto
Spanish and Venetian ships of the Christian League in the naval Battle of Lepanto in the Mediterranean Sea under Don John of Austria gain complete victory over a Turish fleet with 117 Turkish ships sunk
Christian League
Spanish and Venetian ships of the Christian League in the naval Battle of Lepanto in the Mediterranean Sea under Don John of Austria gain complete victory over a Turish fleet with 117 Turkish ships sunk
Ridolfi Plot
Howard is arrested for his involvement in the Ridolfi Plot
Plot
Marys supporter Norfolk is Arrested
Plot
Marys envoy, Leslie, is arrested & makes damaging confessions
October 157110 historical events
Battle of Lepanto
The Holy League defeats the Ottomans, 1st major victory of the Christians against the Ottoman Empire
Battle of Lepanto
The Holy League defeats the Ottomans, 1st major victory of the Christians against the Ottoman Empire
Battle of Lepanto
Cervantes Saavedra fights at the Battle of Lepanto
Battle of Lepanto
Cervantes Saavedra fights at the Battle of Lepanto
Battle of Lepanto
Ouloudji Ali fights at the Battle of Lepanto
Battle of Lepanto
Unites Christendom & ends Turkish central & western Mediterranean domination. Turkish naval defeat, frees the Mediterranean from the corsairs. Marks the height of Islams 2nd major threat to Christian Europe. 1st major European victory over the Ottoman Empire
Turkish League
Pius V establishes an anti-Turkish Maritime League with Spain, Venice, Malta & Genoa
Battle of Lepanto
Ouloudji Ali fights at the Battle of Lepanto
Battle of Lepanto
Unites Christendom & ends Turkish central & western Mediterranean domination. Turkish naval defeat, frees the Mediterranean from the corsairs. Marks the height of Islams 2nd major threat to Christian Europe. 1st major European victory over the Ottoman Empire
Turkish League
Pius V establishes an anti-Turkish Maritime League with Spain, Venice, Malta & Genoa
December 15711 historical events
Birth of Johannes Kepler
Birth of Johannes Kepler
Member of Parliament
Elected Member of Parliament
Speaker of House of Commons
Appointed Speaker of the House of Commons
Trial
Attained & deprived of all lands
Arrest of Edward Seymour
Released from the Tower of London
Exile of Hugh Owen
Forced into exile after the failure of the Ridolfi Plot
Plot
Fails to release Mary Queen of Scots by preparing a relay of horses
Ridolfi Plot
Forced into exile after the failure of the Ridolfi Plot
Thirty-Nine Articles Given Statutory Force
The Articles receive stronger legal standing as clerical subscription becomes a condition of ministry and benefice holding.
Lord High Steward
Lord Shrewsbury is appointed Lord High Steward (the premier Great Office of State) for the trial of Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk (regarding the Ridolfi plot)
Ridolfi Plot
Lord Shrewsbury is appointed Lord High Steward (the premier Great Office of State) for the trial of Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk (regarding the Ridolfi plot)
Trial
Lord Shrewsbury is appointed Lord High Steward (the premier Great Office of State) for the trial of Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk (regarding the Ridolfi plot)
Fraudulent Conveyances Act Passed
Parliament targets property transfers deliberately designed to defeat creditors, creating a lasting principle in English law.
Gunpowder Treason Plot
The excommunication of 1570 led to Catholic opposition & the Ridolfi plot
Ridolfi Plot
The excommunication of 1570 led to Catholic opposition & the Ridolfi plot
Statute Restricts Rival Crown Claims
Parliament strengthens treason law against asserting rival rights to the crown, reflecting continuing anxiety over competing succession claims.
Subscription to Articles Required by Statute
Parliament requires many clergy to subscribe to the doctrinal Articles, strengthening legal enforcement of the Elizabethan settlement.
Usury Act Regulates Interest
Parliament permits lending at interest within statutory limits while penalising rates above the authorised maximum.
Perrot Pursues FitzMaurice
Perrot becomes Lord President of Munster and conducts sustained operations intended to isolate and capture James FitzMaurice FitzGerald.
39 Articles
The Thirty-Nine Articles, finalised in 1571, were to have a lasting effect on religion in the United Kingdom and elsewhere through their incorporation into and propagation through the Book of Common Prayer
Book of Common Prayer
The Thirty-Nine Articles, finalised in 1571, were to have a lasting effect on religion in the United Kingdom and elsewhere through their incorporation into and propagation through the Book of Common Prayer
Reform of Parliament
The 39 Articles are given full statutory authority by Parliament
39 Articles
The Thirty-Nine Articles, finalised in 1571, were to have a lasting effect on religion in the United Kingdom and elsewhere through their incorporation into and propagation through the Book of Common Prayer
Book of Common Prayer
The Thirty-Nine Articles, finalised in 1571, were to have a lasting effect on religion in the United Kingdom and elsewhere through their incorporation into and propagation through the Book of Common Prayer
Execution
Beginning of the execution of missionary priests
Papal Bull
It becomes a treasonable offense the bring papal bulls into the country
Reform of Treason Law
It becomes a treasonable offense the bring papal bulls into the country
Bishop
Appointed Bishop of Lincoln
Montaigne Creates Library Retreat In Tower
Montaigne withdrew to a study within his estate's tower and devoted himself to reading and reflection. The retreat became the practical setting for the essays' experiments in self observation.
Elector
Appointed Elector of Brandenburg
Ridolfi Plot Succession Scheme
Ridolfi's conspiracy envisages replacing Elizabeth with Mary, Queen of Scots, while linking Mary's succession to marriage with the Duke of Norfolk.
Turkish League
Pius V establishes an anti-Turkish Maritime League with Spain, Venice, Malta & Genoa
Turkish League
Pius V establishes an anti-Turkish Maritime League with Spain, Venice, Malta & Genoa
Capture of Moscow
Seizure & burning of Moscow
Marriage
Marries William Graham, 5th Earl of Menteith
Arrest of Bailly
Bailly is arrested for carrying letters from Ridolfi to Leslie, Marys Ambassador
Plot
Bailly is arrested for carrying letters from Ridolfi to Leslie, Marys Ambassador
Arrest of John Leslie
Arrested for part played in the Ridolfi Plot to depose Elizabeth I in favour of Mary
Ridolfi Plot
Arrested for part played in the Ridolfi Plot to depose Elizabeth I in favour of Mary
Capture of Cyprus
Selim II captures Cyprus
Alliance Rome and Spain
Venice forms an anti-Turkish alliance of Rome & Spain
Capture of Cyprus
Selim II captures Cyprus
Alliance Rome and Spain
Venice forms an anti-Turkish alliance of Rome & Spain