March 1523Great EnterpriseHenry VIII
Henry VIII prepares for the fuller invasion of France promised under the Anglo-Imperial alliance.
Historical records for England in 1523, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Henry VIII prepares for the fuller invasion of France promised under the Anglo-Imperial alliance.
Opening of Henry VIIIs 4th Parliament
Stafford is attainted by Parliament
Henry VIIIs 4th Parliament closes
English forces gather at Calais for the invasion of northern France.
The Duke of Suffolk leads an English army through Picardy during the campaign against France.
English forces advance deep into northern France but fail to take Paris or force a decisive settlement.
Knighted by the Duke of Suffolk during the latters invasion of France
Knighted by the Duke of Suffolk during the latters invasion of France
Suffolk's army withdraws toward Calais after the 1523 campaign loses momentum.
England coordinates with Imperial and Bourbon interests against Francis I.
A league is formed comprising Henry VIII, the Habsburgs & the Bourbons
An Act of Attainder is passed against the Edward, Duke of Buckingham
Appointed Bishop of Durham
Makes the 1st request by a Speaker for freedom of speech in the House of Commons
Thomas More answers Luther in defence of Henry VIII's title and anti-Lutheran position.
Passes the Attainders through Parliament, first instigated by Catherine Howard
Commands an unsuccessful invasion of France
Suffolk leads an 11,000 expedition into France
Suffolk crosses the Somme & threatens Paris but is forced to retreat
Takes part in the Duke of Suffolks expedtion to France
Obtains a seat in the House of Commons
Act for the Pardon of the Clergy, the Clergy are forced to submit to Royal Supremacy
Expresses the first known request by a Speaker of the House for free speech
Worsteds woven in Norwich must be dyed anywhere except Norwich
Suffolk crosses the Somme & threatens Paris but is forced to retreat
Appointed Speaker of the House of Commons
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