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1509 in England
Explore 67 historical events and records for England in 1509.
Historical records for England in 1509
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February
April
Last Will and Testament
A seriously ill Henry VII makes his final will, signalling that the end of the reign is approaching.
Accession
Accedes to the throne on the day of the death of his father Henry VII
Death of Henry VII
Henry VII dies at Richmond Palace after ruling England since 1485.
Succession
Succeeds as King of England after the death of Henry VII.
Succession of Prince Henry
Henry VII's death leaves the throne to his seventeen-year-old son, who succeeds as Henry VIII.
Death of Henry VII
Henrys death is announced at his court at Richmond Palace
Coronation
Rides to the Tower with an escort led John de Vere with fears of unrest
Arrest of Edmund Dudley
Empson & Dudley are scapegoats for the extortion of Henry VIIs ministers
Arrest of Richard Empson
Richard Empson & Edmund Dudley are scapegoats for Henry VIIs ministers extortion
Arrest of Richard Empson and Edmund Dudley
Richard Empson & Edmund Dudley are scapegoats for Henry VIIs ministers extortion
Arrest of Richard Empson and Edmund Dudley
Empson & Dudley are scapegoats for the extortion of Henry VIIs ministers
May
Burial at Westminster Abbey
Henry VII is buried beside Elizabeth of York in the Lady Chapel he had founded at Westminster Abbey.
Coronation Council Preparations
The royal council prepares the joint coronation of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon as the first great ceremony of the new reign.
Margaret Beaufort Organises Coronation
Margaret Beaufort takes a leading role in organising her grandson's coronation celebrations and ceremonial arrangements.
June
Alliance Catherine of Aragon and Henry VIII
Marries Henry VIII at Grey Friars Church, re-allying England with Spain
Alliance England and Spain
Henry's marriage to Catherine of Aragon re-allies England with Spain
Catherine Marries Henry VIII
Catherine marries Henry VIII shortly after his accession, making the production of a legitimate Tudor heir a central expectation of the new reign.
Marriage
Marries Henry VIII at Grey Friars Church, re-allying England with Spain
Marriage
Marries Catherine of Aragon, his dead brothers widow, daughter of Ferdinand II
Catherine Joins Tower Ceremonies
Catherine participates in the royal preparations at the Tower before travelling with Henry toward Westminster.
Tower Stay before Coronation
Henry stays at the Tower of London before the coronation, following the customary pre-coronation sequence of royal ceremonies.
Catherine's Coronation Procession
Catherine accompanies the royal progress toward Westminster in a public display of the new king and queen.
Coronation Procession Leaves Tower
Henry proceeds from the Tower through decorated London streets as the city stages public celebrations for the new king.
Knights of the Bath Created
New Knights of the Bath are created during the coronation festivities, linking chivalric honour with the inauguration of the reign.
Catherine Anointed Queen Consort
Catherine is anointed as queen consort during the joint coronation ceremony.
Catherine Crowned Queen Consort
Catherine is crowned beside Henry, establishing her ceremonial status as queen of England.
Coronation
Crowned Queen of England
Coronation
Followed by a banquet in Westminster hall, "greater than any Caesar had known". Crowned at Westminster
Coronation
At the coronation of Henry VIII Shrewsbury bore the sword curtana
Coronation Recess to Westminster Hall
The crowned royal couple leave the Abbey in state and proceed toward the great coronation banquet.
Henry VIII Coronation Banquet
A lavish banquet in Westminster Hall concludes the public coronation celebrations and displays the wealth of the new Tudor court.
Henry VIII Coronation Oath
Henry swears the coronation oath before proceeding to the sacred rites of anointing and investiture.
Henry VIII Crowned
Henry is crowned after the anointing and investiture, formally completing his accession as king.
Henry VIII Receives Coronation Regalia
Henry receives the sword, ring, sceptres and other traditional insignia associated with English kingship.
Henry VIII Receives Homage
Peers render homage to the crowned king after the principal religious rites are completed.
Henry VIII Recognition Rite
Henry is presented for recognition before the assembled congregation as the coronation service formally begins.
Joint Coronation Communion
Henry and Catherine participate in the Eucharistic conclusion of the joint coronation service.
Warham Anoints Henry VIII
Warham anoints Henry during the central consecratory rite of the coronation.
Warham Prepares Joint Service
William Warham prepares to lead the joint coronation service for Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon.
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