Departure
Departs from the Basque coast to Spain
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1501 in England
Explore 18 historical events and records for England in 1501.
Historical records for England in 1501
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November
Arthur Marries Catherine of Aragon
Arthur marries Catherine of Aragon, creating the dynastic union intended to produce the next generation of Tudor heirs.
Marriage
Arthur marries Catherine of Aragon
Marriage
Marries Catherine of Aragon
Marriage
Marries Catherine of Aragon at St Pauls
Marriage
Marries Prince Arthur at St Pauls Cathedral
Marriage of Arthur and Catherine
Prince Arthur marries Catherine of Aragon at St Paul's Cathedral, completing the dynastic marriage planned with Spain.
Marriage
Henry VII meets Catherine of Aragon at Dogmersfield after her arrival in England to marry Prince Arthur.
Other events (month unknown)
Birth of William Herbert
William Herbert is born and later rises through Tudor service to become Earl of Pembroke and an influential military and political figure.
Called to the Bar
More is called to the bar and begins legal practice.
Cambridge University
Under Fishers guidance, Lady Margaret founds St. Johns and Christs Colleges, and also the two "Lady Margaret" professorships of divinity at Oxford and Cambridge. Elected Vice Chancellor of Cambridge University
Carthusian Spiritual Studies
More begins a period of close association with the London Charterhouse and Carthusian spiritual practice.
Chaplain
Appointedhaplain to Archbishop Henry Deane
Lectures on Augustine's City of God
More gives lectures on Augustine's City of God while pursuing humanist and legal studies.
Lord Treasurer
Appointed Lord Treasurer
Oxford University
Under Fishers guidance, Lady Margaret founds St. Johns and Christs Colleges, and also the two "Lady Margaret" professorships of divinity at Oxford and Cambridge
Royal Wedding Celebrations
Henry's court stages elaborate celebrations and tournaments in London for the marriage of Arthur and Catherine of Aragon.
Spanish Embassy Received
Receives ceremonies linked to Catherine of Aragon's arrival in England.
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