Henry VIII26 March 1534
The Act of Succession is passed. Only children from Henrys marriage to Anne Boleyn are lawful heirs
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The Act of Succession is passed. Only children from Henrys marriage to Anne Boleyn are lawful heirs
The Act of Succession is passed
The Act of Succession is passed. Section IX allows Henry to bestow the crown on one of his daughters. Allowed to appoint his successor if he does not sire a male heir
The 3rd Act of Succession restores Mary & Elizabeth to the succession after Edward
Chalrles attempts to prevent the passing of the Exclusion Bill. Agrees Catholic Sovereigns will lose control of Church & Government appointments
2nd reading of the Exclusion Bill to prevent succession of the Duke of York
1st of 3 Exclusion Bills from the Country Party to exclude James from the succession
Requests Anglican clergy read the 2nd Declaration of Indulgence to their congregations
The Act of Settlement gives the succession to Sophia & the German House of Hanover
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