Buckingham Arrested for Treason
Edward Stafford is arrested on suspicion of treason after accusations that he entertained prophecies concerning Henry VIII's death and his own royal prospects.
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1521 in England
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Historical records for England in 1521
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April
Arrest of Buckingham
Edward Stafford is arrested after allegations that he discussed prophecies and the succession, placing one of England's highest-ranking nobles under royal investigation.
Arrest of Edward Stafford
Wolsey has Buckingham arrested for "compassing" the death of Henry VIII
Arrest of Edward Stafford
Wolsey has Buckingham arrested for "compassing" the death of Henry VIII
Execution
Execution of Edward Stafford for high treason
Treason
Execution of Edward Stafford for high treason
May
Bill of Attainder
A bill of attainder against Edward Stafford, Duke of Buckingham, proceeds before his execution for treason.
Treason
Stafford is found guilty & condemned to death for treason
Treason
Condemned to death for treason
Trial
Stafford is found guilty & condemned to death for treason
Trial
Condemned to death for treason
Trial of Buckingham
Buckingham is tried by his peers for high treason on evidence concerning dynastic ambitions and prophetic claims, and the court finds him guilty.
Death of Edward Stafford
Death of Edward Stafford, executed
Execution
The title of Buckingham is made forfeit. Execution of Edward Stafford the Duke of Buckingham for high treason
Execution
Executed under a trumped up charge of disloyalty to Henry VIII
Execution of Buckingham
Edward Stafford is beheaded on Tower Hill after his treason conviction, removing a nobleman whose royal ancestry had made Henry VIII deeply suspicious.
Treason
Execution of Edward Stafford the Duke of Buckingham for high treason
Trial
Presides at the trial of Buckingham
August
Alliance Thomas Wolsey and Emperor Charles V
Discusses an alliance with Emperor Charles V, under instructions from Henry VIII
Peace Negotiations at London
1st session to negotiate peace with the French
Alliance Thomas Wolsey and Emperor Charles V
Reaches Bruges to discuss an alliance with the Emperor Charles V
Breakdown of Treaty of London
Authorizes the Treaty of Bruges alliance with Charles V against France, undermining the universal peace system created in 1518.
Bruges Invasion Timetable
Negotiates a secret timetable for coordinated Anglo-Imperial action against France if wider peace efforts fail.
Bruges Secrecy Provisions
Accepts provisions requiring the anti-French alliance to remain secret while papal approval and military preparations are arranged.
Great Enterprise
Signs a secret Treaty with Charles V to launch a "great enterprise" against France
Imperial Marriage Clause
Is designated for marriage to Charles V under the secret Anglo-Imperial alliance, replacing earlier French dynastic arrangements.
Secret Treaty of Bruges
Henry VIII commits England to an alliance with Charles V against France.
Treaty of Bruges
The Treaty of Bruges binds Henry VIII and Charles V to an anti-French alliance.
Treaty of Bruges
The agreement prepares the ground for Henry VIII's Great Enterprise against France.
Treaty of Bruges
The treaty commits England to war against France in support of the Habsburg position.
Treaty of Bruges
Wolsey helps arrange the treaty with Imperial representatives while England moves away from neutrality.
Treaty of Bruges
Signs a secret Treaty with Charles V to launch a "great enterprise" against France
Treaty of Charles V
Signs a secret Treaty with Charles V to launch a "great enterprise" against France
Treaty Signed at Bruges
Signs a secret Treaty with Charles V to launch a "great enterprise" against France
Alliance Great Britain and Austria and France
Wolsey represents England in negotiations with Margaret of Austria for the anti-French alliance.
Calais Peace Mediation
Mediates between Imperial and French representatives at Calais while publicly presenting England as an arbiter in the European war.
Great Enterprise
English and Imperial representatives negotiate the secret Treaty of Bruges for war against France.
Great Enterprise
The agreement envisages Henry VIII invading northern France while Charles V attacks French interests elsewhere.
Treaty Negotiation
Wolsey negotiates with Habsburg representatives at Bruges.
Treaty of Bruges
English and Imperial representatives negotiate the secret Treaty of Bruges against Francis I of France.
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