January 1543Invasion of ScotlandHenry VIII
Henry VIII proposes that Prince Edward should marry Mary, Queen of Scots, to unite the Tudor and Stuart lines.
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Henry VIII proposes that Prince Edward should marry Mary, Queen of Scots, to unite the Tudor and Stuart lines.
Henry VIII seeks to marry Prince Edward to Mary, Queen of Scots, as a means of uniting the kingdoms.
An Anglo-Imperial alliance is completed against France
Completes an Anglo-Imperial alliance with Charles V against Francis I of France.
The agreement prepares coordinated pressure on Francis I.
Completes an alliance with Emperor Charles V against France.
His council membership marks his rise to senior political influence.
Receives one of the monarchy's highest chivalric honours.
Is appointed a Knight of the Garter.
Is sworn as a member of Henry VIII's Privy Council.
Commits England to renewed conflict with Francis I.
Declares war on France so that he can win the French throne
Declares war on France as England joins the wider Habsburg-Valois conflict.
Declares war on France as part of his alliance with Charles V.
The treaty proposes marriage between Prince Edward and Mary Queen of Scots.
Henry VIII expects the Treaty of Greenwich to bring Scotland into a closer English political orbit.
The Treaty of Greenwich agrees peace and the future marriage of Prince Edward to Mary, Queen of Scots.
Third Succession Act restores Mary to the succession after Edward
England and Scotland sign treaties providing for peace and the future marriage of Prince Edward to Mary, Queen of Scots.
Agrees the Treaty of Greenwich with Scottish representatives.
The Treaty of Greenwich agrees peace and proposes the marriage of Prince Edward to Mary, Queen of Scots.
Henry VIII uses the treaty to seek a dynastic union between England and Scotland.
The Treaty of Greenwich is signed, proposing peace between England and Scotland.
The agreement seeks to end conflict after the Scottish defeat at Solway Moss.
The settlement is intended to bring Scotland into a closer English alliance after the death of James V.
The treaty arranges the future marriage of Prince Edward to Mary, Queen of Scots.
The treaty provides that Mary, Queen of Scots, will marry Henry VIII's son Edward when both are older.
Becomes Henry VIII's sixth queen consort.
Marries Catherine Parr, 6th wife, widow of Lord Latimer
Marries Henry VIII, his 6th wife, she is the widow of Lord Latimer
Marries Catherine Parr at Hampton Court Palace.
Marries Henry VIII in the Queen's Privy Closet at Hampton Court.
Takes Catherine Parr as his sixth and final wife.
The pro-French and Catholic faction around Cardinal Beaton opposes the English marriage policy.
Opposition to the English marriage grows among Scots who fear domination by Henry VIII.
Regent Arran ratifies the Treaty of Greenwich before Scottish opposition to the English marriage hardens.
Regent Arran ratifies the Treaty of Greenwich before Scottish opposition to English influence grows.
Mary, Queen of Scots, is crowned at Stirling as Scottish leaders seek to protect her from English pressure.
Opponents attempt to discredit his evangelical leadership in Canterbury.
Faces accusations from conservative clergy and gentry in the Prebendaries Plot.
Opposition to the treaty increases among Scots who fear domination by Henry VIII.
The Scottish Parliament rejects the Treaty of Greenwich and the proposed Edward and Mary marriage.
Scotland reverts to pro-French & Catholic policies after the escape of Cardinal Beaton
Turns increasingly toward coercion after the marriage treaty collapses.
The Scottish Parliament rejects the Treaty of Greenwich and the proposed marriage alliance with England.
The Scottish Parliament rejects the Treaty of Greenwich and the proposed Edward and Mary marriage.
The treaties of Greenwich are not ratified by Scotland
Receives news that Scotland has rejected the Greenwich settlement.
War is declared by Henry in an attempt to force the Scots to agree to a marriage between Edward and the infant queen, thereby creating a new alliance between Scotland and England
Henry VIII prepares war against Scotland after the rejection of the Greenwich marriage settlement.
War is declared by Henry in an attempt to force the Scots to agree to a marriage between Edward and the infant queen, thereby creating a new alliance between Scotland and England
Following it's break with Rome, England decided to attack Scotland, partly to destroy the Auld Alliance, and prevent Scotland being used as a springboard for future invasion by France.
The Rough Wooing is a war between Scotland and England.
partly to weaken Scotland, and partly to force Scotland to agree to a marriage alliance between its child Queen Mary and the English heir apparent Edward, son of King Henry VIII.
Following it's break with Rome, England decided to attack Scotland, partly to destroy the Auld Alliance, and prevent Scotland being used as a springboard for future invasion by France.
The Rough Wooing is a war between Scotland and England.
partly to weaken Scotland, and partly to force Scotland to agree to a marriage alliance between its child Queen Mary and the English heir apparent Edward, son of King Henry VIII.
English policy shifts from negotiation to coercion after Scotland refuses the Greenwich settlement.
Henry VIII treats Scotland's rejection of the Treaty of Greenwich as a breach of the marriage settlement.
The renewal of Scottish links with France strengthens Henry VIII's fear of a hostile northern frontier.
Following it's break with Rome, England decided to attack Scotland, partly to destroy the Auld Alliance, and prevent Scotland being used as a springboard for future invasion by France, partly to weaken Scotland, and partly to force Scotland to agree to a marriage alliance between its child Queen Mary and the English heir apparent Edward, son of King Henry VIII
The Rough Wooing is a war between Scotland and England
Prepares military action after Scotland rejects the marriage settlement.
Henry VIII treats Scotland's rejection of the treaty as justification for renewed war and the Rough Wooing.
The failed diplomacy develops into the conflict known as the Rough Wooing.
Supports legislation restricting unauthorized scripture reading by lower social ranks.
Releases Angus & 10 Lords captured at Solway Moss to secure a Scottish alliance. Agrees for Prince Edward to marry Mary Queen of Scots
Releases Angus & 10 Lords captured at Solway Moss to secure a Scottish alliance
Arrested for annoying London citizens
Appointed Bishop of Worcester
Becomes Bishop of Worcester during Henry VIII's reign.
The office increases Seymour's standing at the Tudor court.
Appointed Great Chamberlain
Receives appointment as Great Chamberlain.
A period of "rough wooing" is marked by a 2 day burning of Edinburgh
Authorizes the doctrinal statement commonly called the King's Book.
An Act forbids the laboring class to read scripture
Is appointed Lord High Admiral of England.
Appointed Marshal of the English Armies in The Netherlands
Serves as marshal of English forces in the Netherlands.
Takes a military role as England prepares for continental war.
Becomes one of Henry VIII's principal military officeholders.
The publication presents a conservative statement of official English religion.
Royal support prevents his enemies from removing him from office.
Appointed Member of Privy Council
Becomes increasingly prominent in Henry VIII's Privy Council.
Is watched because of his evangelical opinions.
The Prebendaries plot in Kent is supports grass-roots Reformation
The Prebendaries plot in Kent is supports grass-roots Reformation
An Act forbids the laboring class to read scripture
The Prebendaries plot in Kent is supports grass-roots Reformation
The Prebendaries plot in Kent is supports grass-roots Reformation
The Advancement of True Religion Act tightens control of religious reading.
The proposed marriage between Edward and Mary, Queen of Scots, becomes central to the conflict later known as the Rough Wooing.
A period of "rough wooing" is marked by a 2 day burning of Edinburgh
Develops close relationships with Henry VIII's children.
Retains Henry VIII's confidence despite accusations of heresy.
Supports preaching shaped by scripture and Protestant learning.
An Act forbids the laboring class to read scripture
Appointed Secretary to Catherine Parr
His political position strengthens during the king's final years.
A period of "rough wooing" is marked by a 2 day burning of Edinburgh
The Abbey & Holyrood are sacked. A period of "rough wooing" is marked by a 2 day burning of Edinburgh
The Abbey & Holyrood are sacked
Encourages a more united Tudor royal household.
Appointed Tutor to Prince Edward & Princess Elizabeth
Appointed Tutor to Prince Edward & Princess Elizabeth
Appointed Tutor to Prince Edward & Princess Elizabeth
An Act of Parliament extends all English law to Wales
Prepares for renewed war with France while also pursuing the Rough Wooing against Scotland.
Takes charge of the Worcester diocese in 1543.
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