Coronation
Refuses to attend the coronation of Anne Boleyn
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1533 in England
Explore 144 historical events and records for England in 1533.
Historical records for England in 1533
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January
Marriage
Marries Henry VIII, secret wedding while pregnant with the future Elizabeth I
Marriage
Henry VIII marries Anne Boleyn in a secret ceremony while his marriage to Catherine of Aragon is still disputed.
Marriage
Marries Anne Boleyn in secret
Secret Marriage to Anne Boleyn
Henry privately marries Anne Boleyn while Catherine remains alive, creating the marriage from which he expects a legitimate successor.
Lord Chancellor
Appointed Lord Chancellor
Marriage
Cranmer validates Henry and Annes marriage
Reformation, The
Cranmer validates Henry and Annes marriage
Pregnancy
Anne Boleyn's pregnancy gives urgency to Henry VIII's attempt to secure recognition of the marriage.
February
Reformation Parliament
The Parliamentary session begins & Cromwell introduces a new bill restricting the right to make appeals to Rome
Reformation, The
The Parliamentary session begins & Cromwell introduces a new bill restricting the right to make appeals to Rome
Member of Parliament
Elected Member of Parliament for Great Yarmouth
March
Archbishop
Appointed Archbishop of Canterbury
Archbishop
Appoints Thomas Cranmer Archbishop of Canterbury
Archbishop of Canterbury
Cranmer is consecrated as Archbishop in St Stephens Chapel
Archbishop of Canterbury
Appointed Archbishop of Canterbury
Archbishop of Canterbury
Cranmer is consecrated Archbishop of Canterbury and Convocation immediately declares the King's marriage to Katherine unlawful
Cranmer Consecrated Archbishop
Thomas Cranmer is consecrated Archbishop of Canterbury and soon becomes central to implementing Henry VIII's ecclesiastical settlement.
Recognition of Cranmer
Cranmer is recognized by the Pope to placate Henry VIII but will not grant a divorce
Reformation Parliament
Cranmer is consecrated Archbishop of Canterbury and Convocation immediately declares the King's marriage to Katherine unlawful
Reformation, The
Cranmer is consecrated Archbishop of Canterbury and Convocation immediately declares the King's marriage to Katherine unlawful
April
Act in Restraint of Appeals
The Act gives final authority in matrimonial and ecclesiastical causes to courts within the king's realm.
Act in Restraint of Appeals
The Act in Restraint of Appeals declares England an empire and forbids appeals from English courts to Rome.
Chancellor of the Exchequer
Appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer
Act in Restraint of Appeals
Parliament passes the Act in Restraint of Appeals, ensuring that any verdict concerning the King's marriage could not be challenged in Rome
Appeals to Rome Prohibited
The Act in Restraint of Appeals declares England an empire and prevents major ecclesiastical cases from being appealed to Rome.
Dissolution
An Act in Restraint of Appeals eliminated the right of clergy to appeal to "foreign tribunals" (Rome) over the King's head in any spiritual or financial matter. All ecclesiastical charges and levies that had previously been payable to Rome, would now go to the King. Those who refused to assent to the Royal Supremacy were liable to execution for treason
Execution
All ecclesiastical charges and levies that had previously been payable to Rome, would now go to the King. Those who refused to assent to the Royal Supremacy were liable to execution for treason. All ecclesiastical charges and levies that had previously been payable to Rome, would now go to the King, those who refused to assent to the Royal Supremacy were liable to execution for treason
Legislation
Parliament passes the Act in Restraint of Appeals, ensuring that any verdict concerning the King's marriage could not be challenged in Rome
Legislation
An Act in Restraint of Appeals eliminated the right of clergy to appeal to "foreign tribunals" (Rome) over the King's head in any spiritual or financial matter. All ecclesiastical charges and levies that had previously been payable to Rome, would now go to the King, those who refused to assent to the Royal Supremacy were liable to execution for treason
Reformation Parliament
Parliament passes the Act in Restraint of Appeals, ensuring that any verdict concerning the King's marriage could not be challenged in Rome
Reformation, The
Parliament passes the Act in Restraint of Appeals, ensuring that any verdict concerning the King's marriage could not be challenged in Rome
Restraint of Appeals Act Passed
Parliament prohibits appeals from English ecclesiastical courts to Rome and declares England an empire governed by its own sovereign authority.
Supremacy
All ecclesiastical charges and levies that had previously been payable to Rome, would now go to the King. Those who refused to assent to the Royal Supremacy were liable to execution for treason. All ecclesiastical charges and levies that had previously been payable to Rome, would now go to the King, those who refused to assent to the Royal Supremacy were liable to execution for treason
Supremacy
An Act in Restraint of Appeals eliminated the right of clergy to appeal to "foreign tribunals" (Rome) over the King's head in any spiritual or financial matter. All ecclesiastical charges and levies that had previously been payable to Rome, would now go to the King, those who refused to assent to the Royal Supremacy were liable to execution for treason
Supremacy
An Act in Restraint of Appeals eliminated the right of clergy to appeal to "foreign tribunals" (Rome) over the King's head in any spiritual or financial matter. All ecclesiastical charges and levies that had previously been payable to Rome, would now go to the King. Those who refused to assent to the Royal Supremacy were liable to execution for treason
Treason
All ecclesiastical charges and levies that had previously been payable to Rome, would now go to the King. Those who refused to assent to the Royal Supremacy were liable to execution for treason. All ecclesiastical charges and levies that had previously been payable to Rome, would now go to the King, those who refused to assent to the Royal Supremacy were liable to execution for treason
May
Catherine Marriage Declared Invalid
Cranmer declares Henry's marriage to Catherine invalid, removing the legal basis on which Mary had previously been treated as legitimate heir.
Cranmer Rules Catherine Marriage Invalid
Cranmer declares Henry's marriage to Catherine of Aragon invalid, exercising authority within the developing royal church settlement.
Marriage
Cranmer declares Henrys marriage to Catherine null & void
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