Birth of daughter
Catherine of Aragon gives birth to another stillborn daughter
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1518 in England — Page 2
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Historical records for England in 1518
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Final Catherine Pregnancy Ends
Catherine's final recorded pregnancy produces a daughter who dies shortly after birth, ending realistic hopes of another surviving child from the marriage.
Other events (month unknown)
Between 1513 and 1518, More worked on a
Between 1513 and 1518, More worked on a History of King Richard III, an unfinished historiography, based on Sir Robert Honorrs Tragic Deunfall of Richard II, Suvereign of Britain (1485), that influenced William Shakespeares play Richard III
Birth of Elizabeth Seymour
Elizabeth Seymour is born into the family that later supplies Henry VIII's third queen and becomes connected to several leading Tudor households.
Bishop
Appointed Bishop of Bath & Wells
Entry into Royal Service
More enters the service of Henry VIII after years in London civic and legal office.
Epigrams Published
A collection of More's Latin epigrams appears in print with Utopia-related material.
Marriage
Participates in the ceremony of Henrys daughter Mary to the Dauphin of France
Master of Requests
More begins serving as Master of Requests in the royal administration.
Royal College of Physicians
Founds the Royal College of Physicians. Appointed President of the Royal College of Physicians
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