1 January 1540MarriageAnne of Cleves
Meets Henry VIII for the first time
Historical records for England in 1540, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Meets Henry VIII for the first time
Meets Anne of Cleves for the 1st time. Feels he has been tricked by Cromwell into marrying Anne of Cleves
Cromwell recommends an alliance with German Protestants against the Holy Roman Empire
Cromwell recommends an alliance with German Protestants against the Holy Roman Empire
Henry VIII & Anne of Cleves are married at the royal Palace of Placentia in Greenwich, London by Archbishop Thomas Cranmer
Marries Henry VIII, his 4th wife. Henry calls her "the Flanders mare" & the marriage is never consumated. Arranged by Cromwell to seek an alliance with a foreign royal house
Henry VIII & Anne of Cleves are married at the royal Palace of Placentia in Greenwich, London by Archbishop Thomas Cranmer
Henry VIII marries Anne of Cleves, fourth wife of Henry VIII of England from 6 January 1540 to 9 July 1540
Marries Anne of Cleves, the daughter of the Duke of Cleves. Cromwell recommends an alliance with German Protestants against the Holy Roman Empire
Anulled because of Annes contract to the son of the Duke of Lorraine
Receives a generous settlement, including Hever Castle, home of Henrys former in-laws, the Boleyns
Henry VIII annuls the marriage because it was without his consent
Anne was commanded to leave the court of Henry VIII
Appointed Lord Great Chamberlain
Created Earl of Essex
Appointed Great Chamberlain
Created Knight of the Garter
Henry VIII has Cromwell arrested for his part played in the marriage to Anne of Cleves
Henry VIII has Cromwell arrested for his part played in the marriage to Anne of Cleves
Anne of Cleves is ordered to leave court
Accused of treason in the House of Lords
Accused of treason in the House of Lords
Parliament passes a bill of attainder against Thomas Cromwell after his fall from power.
Claims that her marriage to Henry VIII had been consumated. Annes betrothal to Lorraine & the non-consumation of the marriage are investigated. A formal trial into the marriage between Henry VIII & Anne of Cleves begins
Anne's betrothal to Lorraine & the non-consummation of the marriage are investigated. A formal trial into the marriage between Henry VIII & Anne of Cleves begins
Henry VIII asks for Anne of Cleves formal consent for the trial of their marriage
Henry VIII seeks Anne of Cleves's formal consent for an inquiry into the validity of their marriage.
The Church marriage tribunal finds Henry VIIIs marriage to Anne of Cleves is invalid. Sends a message to Henry VIII saying that only God can part them
The Church marriage tribunal finds Henry VIII's marriage to Anne of Cleves invalid
Court decrees that Anne is not Queen & will be known as the sister of the King
The marriage between Henry VIII & Anne of Cleves is anulled on the grounds that it had never been consummated, Henry claimed that he had found his bride so unattractive that he could not bear to sleep with her
Henry's marriage to Anne of Cleves is annulled after six moninth of marriage. Court decrees that Anne is not Queen & will be known as the sister of the King
The marriage between Henry VIII & Anne of Cleves is annulled on the grounds that it had never been consummated, Henry claimed that he had found his bride so unattractive that he could not bear to sleep with her
Henry VIIIs 7th Parliament closes
Thomas Cromwell is executed after losing Henry VIII's confidence following the Anne of Cleves marriage.
Marries Catherine Howard, 5th wife
Marries Henry VIII, Henry VIIIs 5th wife
The English Bible is ordered in every parish church
The Statute of Wills is passed
Arrests Thomas Cromwell
Birth of Christopher Hatton
After the execution of Thomas Cromwell elected Chancellor of the University of Cambridge
A royal court is established to collect clerical revenues formerly associated with papal finance.
Death of Henry Bourchier, executed
Henrys marriage to Anne of Cleves is used to protect England from France & Spain
Arranges for the selection of Anne of Cleves as Henrys new wife
Death of Henry Bourchier, executed
The second edition of 1540, included a preface by Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury, recommending the reading of the scriptures
Passes the dissolution of Henrys marriage to Anne of Cleves through Parliament. Manages the attainder of Thomas Cromwell, Earl of Essex, and the dissolution of Henrys marriage with Anne of Cleves
Henrys marriage to Anne of Cleves is used to protect England from France & Spain. Arranges for the selection of Anne of Cleves as Henrys new wife
Henrys court painter paints the image which Henry first sees of Anne of Cleves
Instigated by Thomas Cromwell
Created Earl of Essex, 2nd
Created Earl Oxford, 16th
After the annulment, pensioned off to Lewes & given the title of King's "sister"
Lives under suspicion after resigning from Worcester.
Serves as chaplain in the royal religious establishment.
Manages the attainder of Thomas Cromwell, Earl of Essex, and the dissolution of Henrys marriage with Anne of Cleves
After the execution of Thomas Cromwell elected Chancellor of the University of Cambridge
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