10 January 1534BishopRowland Lee
Consecrated as the Bishoop of Coventry & Lichfield
Historical records for England in 1534, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Consecrated as the Bishoop of Coventry & Lichfield
Marries Anne, daughter of Sir Edward Stanhope of Rampton
Pope Clement VII declares Henry VIIIs marriage to Anne Boleyn null & void
The Pope declares that Henry's marriage to Catherine is valid
The Act of Succession is passed. Only children from Henrys marriage to Anne Boleyn are lawful heirs
The Act of Succession is passed. Only children from Henrys marriage to Anne Boleyn are lawful heirs
Members of both Houses are required to swear an oath accepting the Act of Succession. All the King's subjects are required to swear to the legitimacy of his marriage and to accept the King's new powers and the break from Rome
The Appointment of Bishops Act transfers control of episcopal appointments from papal provision to royal procedures.
All the King's subjects are required to swear to the legitimacy of his marriage and to accept the King's new powers and the break from Rome
Members of both Houses are required to swear an oath accepting the Act of Succession
Parliament ends Peter's Pence and other payments formerly made from England to Rome.
All the King's subjects are required to swear to the legitimacy of his marriage and to accept the King's new powers and the break from Rome
Members of both Houses are required to swear an oath accepting the Act of Succession
All the King's subjects are required to swear to the legitimacy of his marriage and to accept the King's new powers and the break from Rome
Members of both Houses are required to swear an oath accepting the Act of Succession
Parliament confirms the Submission of the Clergy and limits independent ecclesiastical legislation.
All the King's subjects are required to swear to the legitimacy of his marriage and to accept the King's new powers and the break from Rome
Members of both Houses are required to swear an oath accepting the Act of Succession
Parliament gives statutory force to Henry VIII's new dynastic settlement after the break with Catherine of Aragon.
Princess Elizabeth is recognised as heir presumptive after the birth of Anne Boleyn's daughter.
Princess Mary is excluded from the succession after the annulment of Henry's marriage to Catherine of Aragon.
The Act declares Henry VIII's marriage to Catherine of Aragon invalid for purposes of the royal succession.
The Act excludes Mary from the succession and recognises Elizabeth as heir presumptive.
The First Succession Act gives statutory force to Henry VIII's marriage settlement and succession through Anne Boleyn.
The First Succession Act receives royal assent, settling the succession on the children of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn.
The First Succession Act recognises Anne Boleyn as Henry VIII's lawful wife and her children as legitimate heirs.
The London clergy accept the oath. The commissioners offer the Oath to Sir Thomas More and John Fisher, Bishop of Rochester, both of whom refuse it
Asserts Parliaments authority to legislate in matters of religion by denying the authority of the Pope, which More would not accept. Asks to appear before a commission and swear allegiance to the Act of Succession, More accepts Parliaments right to declare Anne the legitimate Queen of England, but refuses to take the oath because of an anti-papal preface to the Act
Asks to appear before a commission and swear allegiance to the Act of Succession, More accepts Parliaments right to declare Anne the legitimate Queen of England, but refuses to take the oath because of an anti-papal preface to the Act
Thomas More accepts Parliament's power over succession but refuses the oath because it rejects papal authority.
Thomas More is summoned to swear the oath recognising Henry VIII's marriage settlement and succession.
Imprisoned in the Tower of London, where he writes his devotional Dialogue of Comfort against Tribulation
Thomas More is arrested after refusing to swear the oath required by the succession settlement.
Sir Thomas More is arrested for refusing to take the oath of succession
Imprisoned in the Tower of London, where he writes his devotional Dialogue of Comfort against Tribulation
Imprisoned in the Tower of London, where he writes his devotional Dialogue of Comfort against Tribulation
Thomas More is imprisoned in the Tower of London after refusing the oath of succession.
An order is issued that all citizens of London are to swear the Oath
Death of Edward Brocking, executed
Death of Elizabeth Barton, executed
Elizabeth Barton is hanged at Tyburn for heresy
Edward Bocking is hanged at Tyburn for heresy
Elizabeth Barton, the Nun of Kent, is executed for treason.
Sent to the Tower for refusing to take the oath of succession
John Fisher is arrested for refusing to take the oath of succession
Sent to the Tower for refusing to take the oath of succession. Like Thomas More, Fisher takes the line that since the statute condemns only those speaking maliciously against the King's new title, there is safety in silence
Parliament attaints Elizabeth Barton and her supporters after her prophecies against Henry VIII's marriage policy.
Henry had Parliament authorise Thomas Cromwell to "visit" all the monasteries, including those like the Cistercians previously exempted by Papal dispensation, to purify them in their religious life, and to instruct them in their duty to obey the King
Henry had Parliament authorise Thomas Cromwell to "visit" all the monasteries, including those like the Cistercians previously exempted by Papal dispensation, to purify them in their religious life, and to instruct them in their duty to obey the King
Appointed Master of the Jewels to Henry VIII
Appointed President of the Council of Marches & Wales
Appointed Principle Secretary to Henry VIII
Henry confirms Cromwell as his Principal Secretary and Chief Minister, a position he had held in all but name for some time
Henry confirms Cromwell as his Principal Secretary and Chief Minister, a position he had held in all but name for some time
Falls into a trap laid for him by Richard Rich, who perjures himself to obtain Thomas Mores conviction.
Fisher was taken in by Richard Rich and says that he is convinced "that the King was not, nor could be, by the Law of God, Supreme Head in earth of the Church of England".
Rich tells Fisher that for his own consciences sake the King wished to know, in strict secrecy, Fishers real opinion.
Falls into a trap laid for him by Richard Rich, who perjures himself to obtain Thomas Mores conviction.
Fisher was taken in by Richard Rich and says that he is convinced "that the King was not, nor could be, by the Law of God, Supreme Head in earth of the Church of England".
Rich tells Fisher that for his own consciences sake the King wished to know, in strict secrecy, Fishers real opinion.
Henry VIII makes peace with James V
The See of Rochester is declared vacant
Thomas FitzGerald, known as Silken Thomas, renounces allegiance to Henry VIII at St Mary's Abbey in Dublin.
Thomas FitzGerald publicly renounces allegiance to Henry VIII at St Mary's Abbey in Dublin.
Put on trial in Westminster Hall before a court of seventeen, including Thomas Cromwell, Anne Boleyns father, and ten justices, the only testimony is that of Richard Rich, Fisher is condemned to death
Put on trial in Westminster Hall before a court of seventeen, including Thomas Cromwell, Anne Boleyns father, and ten justices, the only testimony is that of Richard Rich, Fisher is condemned to death
Silken Thomas gathers supporters after rumours that his father, the Earl of Kildare, has been executed in England.
Archbishop John Alen is killed by followers of Silken Thomas during the Kildare rebellion.
Archbishop John Alen is killed by followers of Silken Thomas during the rebellion.
Birth of a stillborn child to Anne Boleyn
The rebels fail to seize Dublin Castle, the centre of English government in Ireland.
Silken Thomas attacks Dublin Castle but fails to seize the centre of English government in Ireland.
The Kildare rebels maintain pressure around Dublin while royal forces struggle to restore order.
The Kildare rebels maintain pressure around Dublin while royal forces work to restore control.
Appointed Master of the Rolls
English reinforcements are sent to Ireland to suppress the Kildare rebellion.
Parliament recognises Henry VIII as Supreme Head on earth of the Church of England.
The Act of Supremacy makes Henry VIII Supreme Head of the Church of England, changing the political meaning of Defender of the Faith.
The Act of Supremacy recognises Henry VIII as Supreme Head on earth of the Church of England.
The royal supremacy gives the English Crown jurisdiction over the national church.
The Act of Supremacy clarifies the King's position as head of the Church and the Act for Payment of First Fruits and Tenths substantially increases clerical taxes
When Parliament reconvenes Cromwell introduces the most significant revision of the treason laws since 1352, making it treasonous to speak rebellious words against the Royal Family, to deny their titles or to call the King a heretic, tyrant, infidel or usurper
The Act of Supremacy clarifies the King's position as head of the Church and the Act for Payment of First Fruits and Tenths substantially increases clerical taxes
The Act of Supremacy clarifies the King's position as head of the Church and the Act for Payment of First Fruits and Tenths substantially increases clerical taxes
A new Parliament is summoned, again under Cromwell's supervision, to enact the legislation necessary to make a formal break of Englands remaining ties with Rome
Henry confirms Cromwell as his Principal Secretary and Chief Minister, a position he had held in all but name for some time.
The Act of Supremacy clarifies the King's position as head of the Church and the Act for Payment of First Fruits and Tenths substantially increases clerical taxes
The Act of Supremacy clarifies the King's position as head of the Church and the Act for Payment of First Fruits and Tenths substantially increases clerical taxes.
When Parliament reconvenes Cromwell introduces the most significant revision of the treason laws since 1352, making it treasonous to speak rebellious words against the Royal Family, to deny their titles or to call the King a heretic, tyrant, infidel or usurper
When Parliament reconvenes Cromwell introduces the most significant revision of the treason laws since 1352, making it treasonous to speak rebellious words against the Royal Family, to deny their titles or to call the King a heretic, tyrant, infidel or usurper.
Henry confirms Cromwell as his Principal Secretary and Chief Minister, a position he had held in all but name for some time. A new Parliament is summoned, again under Cromwell's supervision, to enact the legislation necessary to make a formal break of Englands remaining ties with Rome
The Act for Payment of First Fruits and Tenths substantially increases clerical taxes
The Act of Supremacy clarifies the King's position as head of the Church
When Parliament reconvenes Cromwell introduces the most significant revision of the treason laws since 1352, making it treasonous to speak rebellious words against the Royal Family, to deny their titles or to call the King a heretic, tyrant, infidel or usurper
When Parliament reconvenes Cromwell introduces the most significant revision of the treason laws since 1352, making it treasonous to speak rebellious words against the Royal Family, to deny their titles or to call the King a heretic, tyrant, infidel or usurper. The Act of Supremacy clarifies the King's position as head of the Church and the Act for Payment of First Fruits and Tenths substantially increases clerical taxes
The First Fruits and Tenths Act diverts clerical revenues formerly linked to Rome to the English Crown.
Refusal to swear the succession oath becomes a grave political and religious offence.
Refusal to swear the succession oath is treated as treason against the king's authority.
The Act requires recognition of Anne Boleyn as Henry VIII's lawful wife and of her children as legitimate heirs.
The Oath to the Succession Act receives royal assent, requiring subjects to swear to the succession settlement.
The Oath to the Succession Act requires subjects to swear obedience to Henry VIII's succession settlement.
The Oath to the Succession Act requires subjects to swear to Henry VIII's succession settlement.
The Treasons Act receives royal assent and makes malicious denial of Henry VIII's supremacy punishable as high treason.
The Act makes it treason to deny maliciously the king's royal supremacy and lawful titles.
The Act makes resistance to the royal supremacy and succession settlement punishable as high treason.
The Treasons Act makes malicious denial of the king's royal supremacy and titles punishable as high treason.
The Treasons Act receives royal assent and creates new statutory offences of high treason.
The Treasons Act receives royal assent, reinforcing the succession settlement by criminalising opposition to Henry's authority.
Publication of "A Dialogue of Comfort Against Tribulation"
Refuses to swear to Henry VIIIs oath of succession
Refuses to swear to Henry VIIIs oath of succession
Appointed Bishop of Ely, advised Henry VIII on the divorce from Catherine of Aragon
Given authority by the Act of Supremaycy, passed by Parliament in 1534, which makes Henry Supreme Head of the Church in England, separating England from Papal authority & by the First Suppression Act (1536) and the Second Suppression (1539)
Although some monastic foundations dated back to Anglo-Saxon England, the majority of the 825 dissolved by Henry VIII owed their existence to the wave of monastic enthusiasm that swept England and Wales in the 11th & 12th Centuries
Given authority by the Act of Supremaycy, passed by Parliament in 1534, which makes Henry Supreme Head of the Church in England, separating England from Papal authority & by the First Suppression Act (1536) and the Second Suppression (1539).
Henry had Parliament authorise Thomas Cromwell to "visit" all the monasteries, including those like the Cistercians previously exempted by Papal dispensation, to purify them in their religious life, and to instruct them in their duty to obey the King.
An Act of Parliament is passed making the marriage to Henry VIII "utterly dissolved"
Thomas More writes devotional works while imprisoned for refusing to accept the royal religious settlement.
Abolition of Peters Pence & other Papal Taxes.
Act for the Submission of the Clergy to the King's Majesty is passed.
An Act is passed for the Submission of the Clergy.
It becomes treason to deny royal titles or call the King a heretic or usurper.
It becomes treason to rebel against royalty by words.
The Act in Restraint of Annates is passed.
The Convocation of the Clergy has its legislative powers curtailed.
The King is to appoint Bishops & Abbots.
The Treason Act is passed
The Treason Act is passed. The 2nd Act of Annates, financial links with Rome are severed. Act for Payment of First Fruits, increases clerical taxation
Given authority by the Act of Supremaycy, passed by Parliament in 1534, which makes Henry Supreme Head of the Church in England, separating England from Papal authority & by the First Suppression Act (1536) and the Second Suppression (1539)
An Act of Parliament is passed making the marriage to Henry VIII "utterly dissolved"
With the approval of Henry VIII marries Frances, the elder daughter of Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk, by Mary Tudor, younger sister of Henry VIII
Accused of conspiring with Elizabeth Barton, a nun who had prophesied against the King's divorce, but More is able to produce a letter in which he had instructed Barton not to interfere with state matters
Act for the Submission of the Clergy to the King's Majesty is passed.
An Act is passed for the Submission of the Clergy.
The Convocation of the Clergy has its legislative powers curtailed.
The King is to appoint Bishops & Abbots.
It becomes treason to rebel against royalty by words.
The Act in Restraint of Annates is passed.
Passes the Succession Act commanding allegiance to Anne & her issue
It becomes treason to deny royal titles or call the King a heretic or usurper.
Abolition of Peters Pence & other Papal Taxes.
The Treason Act is passed. The 2nd Act of Annates, financial links with Rome are severed. Act for Payment of First Fruits, increases clerical taxation
Cromwell initiated a Visitation of the Monasteries ostensibly to examine their character, but in fact, to value their assets with a view to expropriation. The Crown was undergoing financial difficulties, and the wealth of the church, in contrast to its political weakness, made appropriation of church property both tempting and feasible
Parliament passes the Treasons Act 1534, which makes it high treason punishable by death to deny Royal Supremacy. Cromwell initiated a Visitation of the Monasteries ostensibly to examine their character, but in fact, to value their assets with a view to expropriation.
The Crown was undergoing financial difficulties, and the wealth of the church, in contrast to its political weakness, made appropriation of church property both tempting and feasible
The break with Rome was effected by a series of Acts of Parliament passed between 1532 and 1534, among them the 1534 Act of Supremacy which declared that Henry was the "Supreme Head on earth of the Church of England".
Separates the Church from the Roman Catholic Church
Supports the royal supremacy over the English church.
Accepts the royal supremacy during England's break with Rome.
An act of Parliament reinstates the succession of the daughters of Henry VIII
The Succession Act recognises Anne Boleyn as Henry's lawful wife and her children as legitimate heirs.
Henry decided to remove the Church of England from the authority of Rome. The Act of Supremacy recognizes Henry as "the only Supreme Head on earth of the Church of England"
Parliament passes the Treasons Act 1534, which makes it high treason punishable by death to deny Royal Supremacy. Cromwell initiated a Visitation of the Monasteries ostensibly to examine their character, but in fact, to value their assets with a view to expropriation.
The Crown was undergoing financial difficulties, and the wealth of the church, in contrast to its political weakness, made appropriation of church property both tempting and feasible
The break with Rome was effected by a series of Acts of Parliament passed between 1532 and 1534, among them the 1534 Act of Supremacy which declared that Henry was the "Supreme Head on earth of the Church of England".
Henry decided to remove the Church of England from the authority of Rome. The Act of Supremacy recognizes Henry as "the only Supreme Head on earth of the Church of England"
The Treason Act is passed. It becomes treason to rebel against royalty by words. It becomes treason to deny royal titles or call the King a heretic or usurper
The Treason Act is passed
Indicted under the Acts of Supremacy & Treason
Indicted under the Acts of Supremacy & Treason
Cromwell initiated a Visitation of the Monasteries ostensibly to examine their character, but in fact, to value their assets with a view to expropriation. The Crown was undergoing financial difficulties, and the wealth of the church, in contrast to its political weakness, made appropriation of church property both tempting and feasible
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