Birth of Albrecht Wenzel Eusebius von Wallenstein
Birth of Albrecht Wenzel Eusebius von Wallenstein, Bohemia
Historical events in 1583
33 historical records
September 15832 historical events
Whitgift Appointed Archbishop of Canterbury
John Whitgift becomes Archbishop of Canterbury and begins a firmer campaign for conformity within the established Church.
October 15833 historical events
Whitgift Three Articles Imposed
Whitgift requires clergy to affirm royal supremacy, the prayer book and the doctrinal Articles as part of a stricter conformity campaign.
Somerville Arrested
Somerville is apprehended on his journey toward London and admits a plan to attack the queen, drawing his relatives and associates into a treason investigation.
Somerville Assassination Threat
John Somerville openly declares an intention to kill Elizabeth I and sets out toward London carrying weapons, prompting his arrest before he reaches the court.
November 15834 historical events
Earl of Desmond Killed
Gerald FitzGerald is killed near Tralee while being hunted by crown forces and local opponents, effectively ending the second Desmond rebellion.
Edward Arden Arrested
Edward Arden is arrested after his son-in-law Somerville implicates him, although the strength and fairness of the evidence against Arden remain deeply disputed.
Throckmorton Plot Invasion Plan
Throckmorton's conspiracy is uncovered after planning foreign military support for an invasion intended to free Mary, Queen of Scots, and overthrow Elizabeth.
Francis Throckmorton Arrested after House Search
Francis Throckmorton is arrested after government agents search his house and uncover material linking him to plans for foreign-backed Catholic intervention.
December 15832 historical events
Execution of Edward Arden
Edward Arden is executed for treason after conviction in the Somerville case, maintaining his innocence while the prosecution presents the affair as a Catholic conspiracy.
Spanish Armada
Begins making plans for the Armada on England by gathering plans, maps & intelligence
De Republica Anglorum
Publication of "De Republica Anglorum"
Diplomatic Mission
Ambassador de Mendoza returns to Spain after the Throckmorton. Ambassador de Mendoza fails to install Mary as Queen
Gunpowder Treason Plot
Ambassador de Mendoza fails to install Mary as Queen
Birth of Christopher Mount
Birth of Christopher Mount
Death of Francis Throckmorton
Death of Francis Throckmorton
Execution
Throckmorton is executed for his part in a Catholic plot to install Mary on the throne
Gunpowder Treason Plot
Excommunication of 1570 led to Catholic opposition & the Throckmorton plot
Reballion of Rebels in London
Excommunication of 1570 led to Catholic opposition & the Throckmorton plot
Archbishop of Canterbury
Appointed Archbishop of Canterbury
Archbishop
Appointed Archbishop of Canterbury
Archbishop of Canterbury
Appointed Archbishop of Canterbury
Archbishop
Appointed Archbishop of Canterbury
Montaigne Mediates Religious Divisions Locally
As mayor Montaigne navigated tensions in a region divided by religious warfare. His preference for moderation and practical negotiation contrasted with the era's confessional militancy.
Cardinal
Appointed Cardinal
Pendulum Isochronism Observation
Galileo observes the regularity of a swinging cathedral lamp, an episode later associated with his investigations of pendulum motion.
Study of Euclidean Geometry
Galileo begins serious study of Euclid under Ostilio Ricci, strengthening the mathematical foundation of his later scientific work.
Spanish Recovery Operations in Flanders
Farnese strengthens Spanish control in Flanders while campaigning against rebel-held towns in the Low Countries.
Marriage
Marries Louise de Coligny, daughter of Admiral Coligny
Privy Council
Appointed Privy Councillor
Arrest of James VI
Escapes after 10 months captivity from the Protestant nobles
Befriends his mothers captor Elizabeth I
Befriends his mothers captor Elizabeth I
Siege Preparations
Prepares Spanish operations to recover Ypres.