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1524 in England

Explore 9 historical events and records for England in 1524.

Historical records for England in 1524

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Conversion to Reform

Latimer, Hugh ยท Cambridge ยท Theologian ยท Religion / Church of England

Is influenced by reform-minded Cambridge scholars.

Great Enterprise

Henry VIII ยท London ยท House / House of Tudor

Henry VIII and Wolsey continue planning a renewed invasion of France with Imperial support.

High Steward of Oxford University

More, Thomas ยท Oxford ยท High Steward ยท Humanities / Philosophy

More is appointed High Steward of the University of Oxford.

Member of Parliament

Cromwell, Thomas ยท Grays Inn ยท Government / Government of England

Elected Member of Parliament for Grays Inn

Move to Chelsea

More, Thomas ยท Chelsea ยท Royal Councillor ยท Humanities / Philosophy

More moves his household to Chelsea, where his home becomes a centre of family learning and humanist exchange.

Papal Legate

Wolsey, Thomas ยท London ยท Papal Legate ยท Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Appointed Papal Legate, for life

Thomas Bilney

Latimer, Hugh ยท Cambridge ยท Theologian ยท Religion / Church of England

Thomas Bilney helps turn Latimer toward evangelical reform.

Treasurer

Wyatt, Henry ยท London ยท Treasurer Chamber ยท Government / Government of England

Appointed Treasurer of the Chamber

War Finance

Henry VIII ยท London ยท House / House of Tudor

The cost of the Great Enterprise forces Wolsey to seek new ways of funding war with France.

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