Thomas Wolsey17 October 1529
Fails to persuade Pope Clement VII to grant Henry a divorce from Catherine of Aragon. Charged with treason & dismissed, he dies before his trial
England · Religion / Church of England. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Fails to persuade Pope Clement VII to grant Henry a divorce from Catherine of Aragon. Charged with treason & dismissed, he dies before his trial
Dismissed from all offices by Queen Mary for supporting Queen Jane & goes into hiding
Dismissed by the Queen for too much preaching & education of the Clergy
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