Treaty of Bruges
The Treaty of Bruges plans an Anglo-Imperial campaign against Francis I of France.
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1521 in England — Page 2
Explore 76 historical events and records for England in 1521.
Historical records for England in 1521
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August
September
Great Enterprise
Henry VIII accepts plans for a major war with France in alliance with Charles V.
October
Award
Pope Leo X grants Henry VIII the title Fidei Defensor, Defender of the Faith.
Defender of the Faith
Pope Leo X grants Henry VIII the title Fidei Defensor, Defender of the Faith.
November
Award
Pope Leo X confers "Fidei Defensor" on Henry VIII, used today by the monarchy. Awarded "Defender of the Faith" for his "Defence of the Seven Sacraments" by Leo X
Other events (month unknown)
Abbot
Appointed Abbot of St Albans
Accompanies Wolsey to Bruges
Accompanies Wolsey to Bruges
Accompanies Wolsey to Calais
Accompanies Wolsey to Calais
Alliance England and Emperor Charles V
Assists Wolsey with discussions for an alliance between England & Emperor Charles V
Alliance Henry VIII and Emperor
Francis I invades Navarre & entrusts Wolsey to discuss an alliance with the Emperor
Alliance Thomas Wolsey and Emperor Charles V
Concludes an alliance with Emperor Charles V against France
Assertio Septem Sacramentorum
Possible author of the royal treatise against Luther, published 1521, entitled Assertio septem sacramentorum which wins the title Fidei Defensor for Henry VIII
Assists Henry VIII with writing the Defence of
Assists Henry VIII with writing the Defence of the Seven Sacraments, a polemic response to Martin Luthers On the Babylonian Captivity of the Church
Birth of Thomas Wyatt the Younger
Thomas Wyatt the Younger is born into a prominent Kent family and later leads the 1554 rebellion against Mary I's proposed Spanish marriage.
Bishop
Appointed Bishop of Lincoln
Buckingham Treason Accusation
Charles Knyvet gives evidence against Edward Stafford, Duke of Buckingham, helping transform court suspicion into a formal treason case against the powerful nobleman.
Chief Justice
Appointed Chief Justice of the Common Pleas
Defence of the Seven Sacraments
After writing Assertio Septem Sacramentorum (Defence of the Seven Sacraments) in opposition to Luther, Henry VIII is rewarded with the title Fidei Defensor (Defender of the Faith) by Pope Leo X
Defence of the Seven Sacraments
Publishes the Assertio Septem Sacramentorum, defending the seven sacraments against Luther.
Defence of the Seven Sacraments
Publication of "Defence of the Seven Sacraments", attacks Martin Luther
Defender of the Faith
Possible author of the royal treatise against Luther, published 1521, entitled Assertio septem sacramentorum which wins the title Fidei Defensor for Henry VIII
Defender of the Faith
After writing Assertio Septem Sacramentorum (Defence of the Seven Sacraments) in opposition to Luther, Henry VIII is rewarded with the title Fidei Defensor (Defender of the Faith) by Pope Leo X
Defender of the Faith
After writing Assertio Septem Sacramentorum (Defence of the Seven Sacraments) in opposition to Luther, Henry VIII is rewarded with the title Fidei Defensor (Defender of the Faith) by Pope Leo X
Diplomatic Mission
After a diplomatic mission to the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V, More is knighted and made under-treasurer
Field of Cloth of Gold
Involved in arrangements for the "Field of Cloth of Gold" meeting between Henry and the new French King France's I
Involved in arrangements for the Field of Cloth of Gold meeting between
Involved in arrangements for the "Field of Cloth of Gold" meeting between Henry and the new French King France's I
Knighthood
After a diplomatic mission to the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V, More is knighted and made under-treasurer
Knighthood
Thomas More is knighted after entering increasingly senior royal service.
Mobilization
Orders the preparation of 6,000 archers for war
Papal Dedication
Dedicates the Defence of the Seven Sacraments to Pope Leo X as a statement of Catholic orthodoxy.
Reformation, The
After writing Assertio Septem Sacramentorum (Defence of the Seven Sacraments) in opposition to Luther, Henry VIII is rewarded with the title Fidei Defensor (Defender of the Faith) by Pope Leo X
Reformation, The
After writing Assertio Septem Sacramentorum (Defence of the Seven Sacraments) in opposition to Luther, Henry VIII is rewarded with the title Fidei Defensor (Defender of the Faith) by Pope Leo X
Royal Style
Henry VIII begins using Defender of the Faith as part of his royal style.
Seven Sacraments
Assists Henry VIII with writing the Defence of the Seven Sacraments, a polemic response to Martin Luthers On the Babylonian Captivity of the Church
Under Treasurer
Appointed Under Treasurer of England
Under-Treasurer of the Exchequer
More is appointed under-treasurer of the Exchequer.
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