Bigod's Rebellion
Sir Francis Bigod launches a new rising after distrust grows over Henry VIII's promises to the north.
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1537 in England
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Historical records for England in 1537
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January
Bigod's Rebellion
Bigod's attempt to seize Hull fails and the renewed northern rebellion loses momentum.
Bigods Rebellion
A new rising takes place in Cumberland and Westmorland called Bigods Rebellion (which Aske attempted to prevent) under Sir Francis Bigod, of Settrington in the North Riding of Yorkshire
Death of Francis Bigod
The King arrests Aske and several of the other leaders, such as Darcy, Constable, and Bigod, who were all convicted of treason and executed
Death of Robert Aske
The King arrests Aske and several of the other leaders, such as Darcy, Constable, and Bigod, who were all convicted of treason and executed
Execution
The King arrests Aske and several of the other leaders, such as Darcy, Constable, and Bigod, who were all convicted of treason and executed
Execution
The King arrests Aske and several of the other leaders, such as Darcy, Constable, and Bigod, who were all convicted of treason and executed
Execution
The King arrests Aske and several of the other leaders, such as Darcy, Constable, and Bigod, who were all convicted of treason and executed
Pilgrimage of Grace
The King arrests Aske and several of the other leaders, such as Darcy, Constable, and Bigod, who were all convicted of treason and executed
Pilgrimage of Grace
The King arrests Aske and several of the other leaders, such as Darcy, Constable, and Bigod, who were all convicted of treason and executed. A new rising takes place in Cumberland and Westmorland called Bigods Rebellion (which Aske attempted to prevent) under Sir Francis Bigod, of Settrington in the North Riding of Yorkshire
Pilgrimage of Grace
Robert Aske visits Henry VIII's court after the rising and seeks fulfilment of the king's promises.
Pilgrimage of Grace
The King arrests Aske and several of the other leaders, such as Darcy, Constable, and Bigod, who were all convicted of treason and executed
Pilgrimage of Grace
A new rising takes place in Cumberland and Westmorland called Bigods Rebellion (which Aske attempted to prevent) under Sir Francis Bigod, of Settrington in the North Riding of Yorkshire
Rebellion of with the northern
Minor riots in connection with the northern rebellion
Rebellion of with the northern
Minor riots in connection with the northern rebellion
Treason
The King arrests Aske and several of the other leaders, such as Darcy, Constable, and Bigod, who were all convicted of treason and executed
Treason
The King arrests Aske and several of the other leaders, such as Darcy, Constable, and Bigod, who were all convicted of treason and executed
Treason
The King arrests Aske and several of the other leaders, such as Darcy, Constable, and Bigod, who were all convicted of treason and executed
February
Death of Henry VIII
Execution of the Earl of Kildare & his 5 uncles for treason
Execution
Execution of the Earl of Kildare & his 5 uncles for treason
Treason
Execution of the Earl of Kildare & his 5 uncles for treason
Suppression
Royal authority suppresses Bigod's Rebellion and ends the renewed northern rising.
Death of Henry VIII
Execution of the Pilgrimage of Grace rebels
Execution
Executions of the Pilgrimage of Grace rebels. Execution of the Pilgrimage of Grace rebels
Rebellion of Grace
Executions of the Pilgrimage of Grace rebels
Synod
Cromwell convenes a vicegerential synod of bishops and doctors
April
Arrest of Robert Aske and northern leaders
Robert Aske and other northern leaders are arrested after renewed unrest gives Henry VIII grounds for reprisals.
Aske Arrested after Renewed Unrest
Aske is arrested after renewed northern disturbances allow the government to treat former leaders as implicated in further rebellion.
May
Execution of James Walworth
James Walworth is executed at York for persisting in Carthusian resistance to the royal supremacy.
Execution of John Rochester
John Rochester is hanged in chains at York after continued refusal to recognise Henry VIII's religious supremacy.
Execution
Several northern rebels associated with Bigod's rising are executed after the renewed rebellion fails.
Execution of John Bulmer
John Bulmer is executed for renewed treason after participating in northern resistance associated with the Pilgrimage of Grace.
Execution of John Pickering
John Pickering is executed after being convicted of treason for association with the northern rebellion.
Execution of Margaret Cheyne
Margaret Cheyne is burned at Smithfield after conviction for treason arising from her involvement with the northern rebels.
Execution of Nicholas Tempest
Nicholas Tempest is hanged, drawn and quartered for supporting the renewed northern rebellion after the royal pardon.
Execution of Stephen Hamerton
Stephen Hamerton is executed for involvement in the northern rebellions that followed Henry VIII's religious reforms.
Execution of William Thirsk
William Thirsk is executed for supporting resistance connected with the Pilgrimage of Grace and subsequent unrest.
June
Execution of Adam Sedbar
Adam Sedbar is executed for his connection with the northern rebellion and opposition to the crown's religious programme.
Execution of Francis Bigod
Francis Bigod is hanged, drawn and quartered after launching a renewed northern rising that collapsed early in 1537.
Execution of George Lumley
George Lumley is executed for treason after supporting the renewed rebellion associated with Francis Bigod.
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