Birth of Henry of Richmond
Birth of Henry of Richmond, son of Henry VIII
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1511 in England
Explore 32 historical events and records for England in 1511.
Historical records for England in 1511
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January
Birth of son
First Son, born at Richmond Palace, the Duke of Cornwall
Succession
Has a son who lives for only 52 days
Prince Henry Christened
Henry and Catherine's infant son is christened after his birth, briefly giving the Tudor dynasty the male heir the court had awaited.
February
Death of Henry VIII
Henry, Duke of Cornwall, the first surviving child of Catherine and Henry, dies after seven weeks.
Death of Henry VIII
Death of Henry, Duke of Cornwall, Henry VIII's first son.
Death of Prince Henry
The infant Prince Henry dies after only a few weeks, returning the royal marriage to uncertainty over a surviving male successor.
Death of Prince Henry
Prince Henry dies weeks after celebrations for his birth.
Tournament at Greenwich
Holds celebrations at Greenwich after the birth of Prince Henry.
November
Alliance England, Spain, the Pope and Venice
Council & Parliament endorse an alliance between England, Spain, the Pope & Venice
Alliance Henry VIII and Holy League
The Holy League Alliance is signed in Rome. England joins the Holy League against Louis XII of France, formed by Pope Julius II
Holy League Entry
Commits England to the papal Holy League against France, aligning the Tudor monarchy with Spain, the papacy and other anti-French powers.
Invasion of Gascony
Agrees to Ferdinands suggestion to invade Gascony
Other events (month unknown)
Alliance Holy League
Instrumental in England joining the Holy League against France
Ambassadorial Appointment
Appointed joint Ambassador with the Earl of Surrey to Julius II, with the object of concluding a holy league against France
Autumn Reader at Lincolns Inn
More serves as Autumn Reader at Lincoln's Inn.
Canon
Appointed Canon of Windsor
Holy League
At a synod convened by Louis at Tours in September 1510, the French bishops withdrew from papal obedience, and resolved, with Emperor Maximilian's co-operation, to seek the deposition of the pope.
Holy League
He allied with Ferdinand II of Aragon and the Venetians against France.
Holy League
Henry VIII and Maximilian I also join the "Holy League of 1511."
Holy League
In November 1511, a council met for this objective at Pisa.
Holy League
Julius II joins the "Holy League of 1511".
Holy League
Appointed joint Ambassador with the Earl of Surrey to Julius II, with the object of concluding a holy league against France
Holy League
Instrumental in England joining the Holy League against France
Invasion of France
Wolsey is put in charge of preparations for war with France
Marriage
Jane Colt died dies and More remarries almost immediately, so his children would have a mother, his second wife, Alice Middleton, is a widow seven years his senior; they have no children
Marriage to Alice Middleton
After the death of Jane Colt, More marries Alice Middleton.
Medical Practitioners Act Passed
Parliament regulates medical practice by requiring physicians and surgeons in much of England to demonstrate competence before practising.
Papal Anti-French Alliance
Accepts a collective alliance intended to force French influence out of Italy and enhance England's standing among the major European powers.
Privy Council
Appointed Privy Councillor
Royal Armoury
Sets up a royal armory at Greenwich Palace
Spanish War Cooperation Agreement
Agrees military cooperation with Ferdinand of Aragon as part of a wider anti-French strategy connected with the Holy League.
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