Catherine of Aragon Dies
Mary's mother Catherine of Aragon dies while Mary remains out of favour
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1536 in England
Explore 267 historical events and records for England in 1536.
Historical records for England in 1536
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January
Death of Catherine of Aragon
Death of Catherine of Aragon, at Kimbolton Palace, Cambridgeshire
Death of Henry VIII
Catherine of Aragon dies, removing Henry VIII's first wife from the marriage dispute.
Death of Henry VIII
Death of Catherine of Aragon, Henry & Anne's offspring can inherit the throne
Burial
Buried at Peterborough Cathedral, the same day Anne Boleyn miscarries
Death of Anne Boleyn
Henry believes his marriage to Anne is damned. Anne Boleyn & Henry have a stillborn son
Anne Boleyn Miscarries Male Child
Anne miscarries a male fetus, a severe dynastic setback that weakens her position because Henry still lacks a surviving legitimate son.
Burial
Catherine of Aragon is buried at Peterborough Abbey.
Miscarriage
News of Henry falling from his horse in a coma causes Anne to miscarry a male child
Miscarriage
Anne Boleyn miscarries a male child, weakening her position at court.
Pregnancy
Anne Boleyn miscarries a male child, weakening her position at court.
Reformation, The
When Anne miscarries a son, the begins to reflect again on the biblical prohibitions that had haunted him during his marriage with Catherine of Aragon
Reformation, The
When Anne miscarries a son, the begins to reflect again on the biblical prohibitions that had haunted him during his marriage with Catherine of Aragon
February
Reformation Parliament
Opening of the final session of the Reformation Parliament
Reformation, The
Opening of the final session of the Reformation Parliament
March
Act for the Suppression of the Lesser Monasteries
The Act for the Suppression of the Lesser Monasteries, those with a gross income of less than 200 pounds per annum, had passed both houses. This caused a clash with Anne Boleyn, formerly one of Cromwell's strongest allies, who wanted the proceeds of the dissolution used for educational and charitable purposes, not paid into the King's coffers
Act for the Suppression of the Lesser Monasteries
The Act for the Suppression of the Lesser Monasteries, those with a gross income of less than 200 pounds per annum, had passed both houses. This caused a clash with Anne Boleyn, formerly one of Cromwell's strongest allies, who wanted the proceeds of the dissolution used for educational and charitable purposes, not paid into the King's coffers
Legislation
The Act for the Suppression of the Lesser Monasteries, those with a gross income of less than 200 pounds per annum, had passed both houses. This caused a clash with Anne Boleyn, formerly one of Cromwell's strongest allies, who wanted the proceeds of the dissolution used for educational and charitable purposes, not paid into the King's coffers
Legislation
The Act of Suppression is passed
Reform of Government
The Act of Suppression is passed
Reformation Parliament
The Act for the Suppression of the Lesser Monasteries, those with a gross income of less than 200 pounds per annum, had passed both houses. This caused a clash with Anne Boleyn, formerly one of Cromwell's strongest allies, who wanted the proceeds of the dissolution used for educational and charitable purposes, not paid into the King's coffers
Reformation, The
The Act for the Suppression of the Lesser Monasteries, those with a gross income of less than pounds 200 per annum, passes both houses. This caused a clash with Anne Boleyn, formerly one of Cromwell's strongest allies, who wanted the proceeds of the dissolution used for educational and charitable purposes, not paid into the King's coffers
Lesser Monasteries Dissolution Act
Parliament authorises dissolution of smaller monasteries and transfers their property to the Crown, beginning the statutory destruction of the monastic system.
April
Dissolution of Parliament
Henry VIIIs 5th Parliament closes
Dissolution of Lesser Monasteries Act
Parliament authorises the dissolution of smaller monasteries and transfers their property to the Crown.
Unification
Royal Assent is given to the bill uniting Wales & England
Dissolution
Richs own share of the spoil, acquired either by grant or purchase, included Leez (Leighs) Priory and about a hundred manors in Essex. Rich became the Chancellor of the Court of Augmentations established for the disposal of the monastic revenues
Divorce
commissions Cromwell to prepare the case for a divorce
Arrest of Mark Smeaton
Mark Smeaton is arested for having an affair with Anne Boleyn
Arrest of Mark Smeaton
Mark Smeaton is arrested during the investigation into allegations against Anne Boleyn.
Arrest of Mark Smeaton
Mark Smeaton is arrested for having an affair with Anne Boleyn
Arrest of Mark Smeaton
Mark Smeaton is arested for having an affair with Anne Boleyn
Smeaton Arrest and Confession
Mark Smeaton is arrested and interrogated during the case against Anne Boleyn, later confessing to an illicit relationship that becomes central to the prosecution.
Court of Augmentations
The Court of Augmentations is created to manage monastic property taken into royal hands.
May
Arrest of Henry Norris
Henry Norris is arrested for having an affair with Anne Boleyn
Arrest of Henry Norris
Henry Norriss is arrested for having an affair with Anne Boleyn
Marriage
Cranmer declares Annes marriage void due to Henrys affair with her sister Mary
Reform of Church Governance
Beginning of the reformation of the Church in Ireland
Arrest of Anne Boleyn
Arrested at the May day jousts in Greenwich & taken to the Tower of London
Arrest of Anne Boleyn
Anne Boleyn is arrested and taken to the Tower of London on charges of adultery, incest and treason.
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