Elizabeth I11 July 1533
Clement VII declares Anne & Henrys children illegitimate
England · House / House of Tudor. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Clement VII declares Anne & Henrys children illegitimate
Excommunicated by Pope Clement VII. Clement VII declares the divorce from Catherine illegal. Clement VII declares Anne & Henry's children illegitimate
Pope Clement VII threatens Henry VIII with excommunication unless he abandons the marriage to Anne Boleyn.
Excommunicated by Pope Paul III
Pope Pius V declares Elizabeth deposed & absolves Catholics from allegiance to her. Pius V issues the bull of excommunication against Elizabeth, "Regnas in Excelsis". Pius V excommunicates all catholics who support Elizabeth I, a fatwa against her
Elizabeth is excommunicated by the Pope for a 2nd time on the eve of the Armada
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