16 January 1537Bigod's RebellionHenry VIII
Sir Francis Bigod launches a new rising after distrust grows over Henry VIII's promises to the north.
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Sir Francis Bigod launches a new rising after distrust grows over Henry VIII's promises to the north.
Bigod's attempt to seize Hull fails and the renewed northern rebellion loses momentum.
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
The King arrests Aske and several of the other leaders, such as Darcy, Constable, and Bigod, who were all convicted of treason and executed
The King arrests Aske and several of the other leaders, such as Darcy, Constable, and Bigod, who were all convicted of treason and executed
The King arrests Aske and several of the other leaders, such as Darcy, Constable, and Bigod, who were all convicted of treason and executed
The King arrests Aske and several of the other leaders, such as Darcy, Constable, and Bigod, who were all convicted of treason and executed
The King arrests Aske and several of the other leaders, such as Darcy, Constable, and Bigod, who were all convicted of treason and executed
The King arrests Aske and several of the other leaders, such as Darcy, Constable, and Bigod, who were all convicted of treason and executed
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
Robert Aske visits Henry VIII's court after the rising and seeks fulfilment of the king's promises.
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
Minor riots in connection with the northern rebellion
Minor riots in connection with the northern rebellion
The King arrests Aske and several of the other leaders, such as Darcy, Constable, and Bigod, who were all convicted of treason and executed
The King arrests Aske and several of the other leaders, such as Darcy, Constable, and Bigod, who were all convicted of treason and executed
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 of the Earl of Kildare & his 5 uncles for treason
Execution of the Earl of Kildare & his 5 uncles for treason
Execution of the Earl of Kildare & his 5 uncles for treason
Royal authority suppresses Bigod's Rebellion and ends the renewed northern rising.
Execution of the Pilgrimage of Grace rebels
Executions of the Pilgrimage of Grace rebels. Execution of the Pilgrimage of Grace rebels
Executions of the Pilgrimage of Grace rebels
Cromwell convenes a vicegerential synod of bishops and doctors
Robert Aske and other northern leaders are arrested after renewed unrest gives Henry VIII grounds for reprisals.
Several northern rebels associated with Bigod's rising are executed after the renewed rebellion fails.
Death of Henry Percy, Earl of Northumberland, who leaves all lands to the crown
Appointed Dean of Wells
Robert Aske is executed after Henry VIII punishes the leaders of the Pilgrimage of Grace.
Prepares a draft document, The Institution of a Christian Man, more commonly known as the Bishops Book
Robert Aske, The leader of the Pilgrimage of Grace is executed
Robert Aske, The leader of the Pilgrimage of Grace is executed
Prepares a draft document, The Institution of a Christian Man, more commonly known as the Bishops Book
Prepares a draft document, The Institution of a Christian Man, more commonly known as the Bishops Book
The King confirms his support of Cromwell by appointing him to the Order of the Garter but Cromwell was forced to accept the existence of an executive body, the Privy Council, dominated by his conservative opponents
The King confirms his support of Cromwell by appointing him to the Order of the Garter but Cromwell was forced to accept the existence of an executive body, the Privy Council, dominated by his conservative opponents
Cromwell completes a new set of vicegerential injunctions declaring open war on "pilgrimages, feigned relics or images, or any such superstitions" commanding that "one book of the whole Bible in English" be set up in every church
Cromwell completes a new set of vicegerential injunctions declaring open war on "pilgrimages, feigned relics or images, or any such superstitions" commanding that "one book of the whole Bible in English" be set up in every church.
Cromwell pursues an extensive campaign against "idolatry" by the followers of the new religion, statues, roodscreens and images are attacked, culminating in September with the dismantling of the shrine of St Thomas Becket at Canterbury.
Cromwell pursues an extensive campaign against "idolatry" by the followers of the new religion, statues, roodscreens and images are attacked, culminating in September with the dismantling of the shrine of St Thomas Becket at Canterbury
Jane Seymours labour pains begin & continue for 2 days
Edward, the son of Henry VIII and Jane Seymour, is born at Hampton Court Palace as the king's legitimate male heir.
Birth of Edward VI, gives birth to Henry VIIIs only legitimate son
Jane Seymour gives birth to Prince Edward, Henry VIII's only legitimate son to survive infancy.
Prince Edward is christened in the Chapel Royal at Hampton Court, with his half-sister Mary serving as godmother.
Carries Princess Elizabeth at the christening of his nephew, Prince Edward
Created Earl of Herford, 1st
Death of Jane Seymour from postnatal complications after the birth of Prince Edward.
Jane Seymour dies at Hampton Court twelve days after giving birth to Edward.
Death of Jane Seymour, from puerperal fever, after a caesarean section 12 days before during the childbirth of Edward VI
Henry VIII is stricken with grief & Thomas Cromwell takes over the affairs of state
Lies in State for 3 weeks
Only wife of Henry VIII to be buried in St George's Chapel, Windsor
Jane Seymour is buried at St George's Chapel, Windsor.
Appointed Ambassador of Charles V
Becomes connected with Thomas Cranmer and reformist church circles.
Publication of "Institution of a Christian Man", known as the "Bishops Book"
The Institution of a Christian Man sets out doctrine and instruction for the reformed royal church.
Supports doctrinal reform during Henry VIII's reign.
Appointed Chaplain to Henry VIII
Appointed Chaplain to Archbishop Cranmer
Establishes firm rule over 5 Northern Counties where there had been rebellion
Publication of "Institution of a Christian Man", known as the "Bishops Book"
The Institution of the Christian Man (also called The Bishops Book), published in 1537, was written by a committee of 46 divines and bishops headed by Thomas Cranmer
Given the task of finding a new wife for Henry VIII after the death of Jane Seymour
Created Earl of Southampton
Condemns to death as traitors the rebels of the Pilgrimage of Grace
Appointed President of the Council of the North, 2nd term
The purpose of the Bishops Book, along with the Ten Articles of the previous year, was to implement the reforms of Henry VIII in separating from the Catholic Church and reforming the Ecclesia Anglicana. It was considered reformatory in basic orientation, though it was not strongly Lutheran. The work functioned as an official formulary of the reformed Anglican faith in England
Condemns to death as traitors the rebels of the Pilgrimage of Grace
Appointed Warden of the Scottish Marches
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