Mary I17 November 1158
Henry II declares Mary of Scots Queen over England & Ireland
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Henry II declares Mary of Scots Queen over England & Ireland
Henry II declares Mary of Scots Queen over England & Ireland
As Queen Elizabeth's sons, the Princes in the Tower, were presumed murdered, it was agreed that Margarets son, Henry, would be betrothed to Elizabeth of York, the eldest daughter of Elizabeth and Edward IV, thus creating a marriage alliance with potential to attract both Yorkist and Lancastrian support
After the death of Death-Arthur of Wales, Henry VIII becomes heir to the throne
Arthur's death makes Henry, Duke of York, the surviving male heir to Henry VII.
Prince Arthur dies & Henry becomes heir to the throne
Pope Julius grants dispensation for Henry to marry Catherine
Created Prince of Wales.
Succeeds as King of England after the death of Henry VII.
Catherine & Henry VIIIs 1st child is prematurely stillborn
Has a son who lives for only 52 days
Suffers from 2 miscarriages
Clement VII declares Anne & Henrys children illegitimate
Anne Boleyn gives birth in Greenwich to the future Elizabeth I
Anne Boleyn gives birth to Princess Elizabeth, Henry VIII's daughter and future queen.
Mary is no longer heir presumptive after the birth of Elizabeth
No longer heir presumptive after the birth of Elizabeth I
An act of Parliament reinstates the succession of the daughters of Henry VIII
The Succession Act recognises Anne Boleyn as Henry's lawful wife and her children as legitimate heirs.
Mary is forced to acknowledge her illegitimacy and submit to Henry VIII
Mary & Elizabeth are bastardized, succession going to Jane Seymours son Edward VI
Mary & Elizabeth are bastardized, succession going to Jane Seymours son Edward VI
Forced to sign an agreement that her parents marriage was invalid & is illegitimate
Forced to sign an agreement that her parents marriage was invalid & is illegitimate
Henry VIII revises his will, naming Edward, Mary and Elizabeth in the succession and providing a council for Edward's minority.
If Henry VIIIs daughters die childless then succession will pass to his sister Mary
Henry VIIIs will confirms the 3rd Act of Succession
Henry VIII's will confirms the 3rd Act of Succession
Succeeds as Queen of England. Charles V of Spain threatens war if Mary cannot practise her Catholicism
Edward VI orders Mary & Elizabeth to be made "illegitimate & lawfully begotten"
Judges are shown Edward's devise for the succession and asked to put his proposed settlement into legal form.
Edward VI orders Mary & Elizabeth to be made "illegitimate & lawfully begotten"
Mary & Elizabeth become "illegitimate & lawfully begotten"
Mary & Elizabeth become "illegitimate & lawfully begotten"
One of the subscribers of the device settling the crown on Lady Jane Grey, but he swiftly abandoned his support
Advised to escape the control of Northumberland, moves to Kenninghall, Norfolk
Escorts Mary during her entry in state into London
The Bishop of London, Nicholas Ridley, declares both Elizabeth & Mary are bastards
The Bishop of London, Nicholas Ridley, declares both Elizabeth & Mary are bastards
Ships sent to prevent Mary from retreating mutiny & the rebellion turns Marys way
Dudley demands reinforcements but at Baynards castle Lord Arundel declares Mary Queen
Returns to England & becomes the peoples choice. Declared Queen in London
Meets Mary outside London & escorts her to the capital
Raises an army at Framligham castle after the succession of Lady Jane Grey
Mary enters London to claim the throne, with the Earl of Arndel beside her
The Commons reverse the divorce of Catherine of Aragon, Mary is no longer illegitimate
Under pressure from councillors Mary recognizes Elizabeth as her successor
Elizabeth succeeds Mary I and is proclaimed Queen in London
The Government drafts a petition requesting the Queen to marry & provide an heir
Succeeds as Queen of England
Suffers smallpox, brings up succession to Mary Stuart, many favour Lady Catherine Grey
Petitioned by Parliament to marry & declare a successor
Parliament discusses Elizabeth's succession
The House of Lords decides to petition Elizabeth I for a marriage & successor. Parliament discusses linking the subsidy Bill to a declaration about the succession
Privy Councillors & the Commons agree to petition Elizabeth I regarding her succession
Norfolk says Elizabeth should permit Parliament to discuss her marriage & succession
Summons a deputation from the Lords & Commons to present her case. Answers Parliament by saying that her marriage & succession are her affair
Norfolk says Elizabeth should permit Parliament to discuss her marriage & succession. Will not name a successor after pressure from the Privy Council, Lords & Commons. During a meeting of the Council refuses to be "buried alive" by naming her succesor
Pius V declares Elizabeth I a usurper
A bill is passed preventing Mary from being Elizabeth's successor
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