Death of Edward Bocking
Death of Edward Brocking, executed
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1534 in England — Page 2
Explore 170 historical events and records for England in 1534.
Historical records for England in 1534
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April
Death of Elizabeth Barton
Death of Elizabeth Barton, executed
Execution
Elizabeth Barton is hanged at Tyburn for heresy
Execution
Edward Bocking is hanged at Tyburn for heresy
Execution
Elizabeth Barton, the Nun of Kent, is executed for treason.
Arrest of John Fisher
Sent to the Tower for refusing to take the oath of succession
Arrest of John Fisher
John Fisher is arrested for refusing to take the oath of succession
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
Bill of Attainder
Parliament attaints Elizabeth Barton and her supporters after her prophecies against Henry VIII's marriage policy.
Dissolution
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
Dissolution
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
Master of the Jewels
Appointed Master of the Jewels to Henry VIII
President of the Council
Appointed President of the Council of Marches & Wales
Principal Secretary
Appointed Principle Secretary to Henry VIII
Reformation Parliament
Henry confirms Cromwell as his Principal Secretary and Chief Minister, a position he had held in all but name for some time
Reformation, The
Henry confirms Cromwell as his Principal Secretary and Chief Minister, a position he had held in all but name for some time
May
Arrest of John Fisher
Falls into a trap laid for him by Richard Rich, who perjures himself to obtain Thomas Mores conviction.
Arrest of John Fisher
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".
Arrest of John Fisher
Rich tells Fisher that for his own consciences sake the King wished to know, in strict secrecy, Fishers real opinion.
Oath of Succession
Falls into a trap laid for him by Richard Rich, who perjures himself to obtain Thomas Mores conviction.
Oath of Succession
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".
Oath of Succession
Rich tells Fisher that for his own consciences sake the King wished to know, in strict secrecy, Fishers real opinion.
Peace
Henry VIII makes peace with James V
June
Arrest of John Fisher
The See of Rochester is declared vacant
Kildare Rebellion
Thomas FitzGerald, known as Silken Thomas, renounces allegiance to Henry VIII at St Mary's Abbey in Dublin.
Silken Thomas Rebellion
Thomas FitzGerald publicly renounces allegiance to Henry VIII at St Mary's Abbey in Dublin.
Oath of Succession
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
Trial
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
Kildare Rebellion
Silken Thomas gathers supporters after rumours that his father, the Earl of Kildare, has been executed in England.
July
Murder
Archbishop John Alen is killed by followers of Silken Thomas during the Kildare rebellion.
Murder
Archbishop John Alen is killed by followers of Silken Thomas during the rebellion.
Kildare Rebellion
The rebels fail to seize Dublin Castle, the centre of English government in Ireland.
Rebellion of Rebels in Dublin
Silken Thomas attacks Dublin Castle but fails to seize the centre of English government in Ireland.
August
Siege
The Kildare rebels maintain pressure around Dublin while royal forces struggle to restore order.
Siege
The Kildare rebels maintain pressure around Dublin while royal forces work to restore control.
October
Master of Rolls
Appointed Master of the Rolls
Royal Army
English reinforcements are sent to Ireland to suppress the Kildare rebellion.
November
Act of Supremacy
Parliament recognises Henry VIII as Supreme Head on earth of the Church of England.
Act of Supremacy
The Act of Supremacy makes Henry VIII Supreme Head of the Church of England, changing the political meaning of Defender of the Faith.
Act of Supremacy
The Act of Supremacy recognises Henry VIII as Supreme Head on earth of the Church of England.
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