Invasion of Scotland
The pro-French and Catholic faction around Cardinal Beaton opposes the English marriage policy.
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July
Invasion of Scotland
Opposition to the English marriage grows among Scots who fear domination by Henry VIII.
August
Treaty of Greenwich
Regent Arran ratifies the Treaty of Greenwich before Scottish opposition to the English marriage hardens.
Treaty of Greenwich
Regent Arran ratifies the Treaty of Greenwich before Scottish opposition to English influence grows.
September
Invasion of Scotland
Mary, Queen of Scots, is crowned at Stirling as Scottish leaders seek to protect her from English pressure.
Accusations against Cranmer
Opponents attempt to discredit his evangelical leadership in Canterbury.
Prebendaries Plot
Faces accusations from conservative clergy and gentry in the Prebendaries Plot.
Treaty of Greenwich
Opposition to the treaty increases among Scots who fear domination by Henry VIII.
December
Invasion of Scotland
The Scottish Parliament rejects the Treaty of Greenwich and the proposed Edward and Mary marriage.
Scotland reverts to pro-French & Catholic policies
Scotland reverts to pro-French & Catholic policies after the escape of Cardinal Beaton
Scottish Policy Hardens
Turns increasingly toward coercion after the marriage treaty collapses.
Treaty of Greenwich
The Scottish Parliament rejects the Treaty of Greenwich and the proposed marriage alliance with England.
Treaty of Greenwich
The Scottish Parliament rejects the Treaty of Greenwich and the proposed Edward and Mary marriage.
Treaty of Greenwich
The treaties of Greenwich are not ratified by Scotland
Treaty of Greenwich Rejected
Receives news that Scotland has rejected the Greenwich settlement.
Declaration of War
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
Declaration of War
Henry VIII prepares war against Scotland after the rejection of the Greenwich marriage settlement.
Delaration of War
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
Invasion of Scotland
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.
Invasion of Scotland
The Rough Wooing is a war between Scotland and England.
Invasion of Scotland
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.
Invasion of Scotland
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.
Invasion of Scotland
The Rough Wooing is a war between Scotland and England.
Invasion of Scotland
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.
Invasion of Scotland
English policy shifts from negotiation to coercion after Scotland refuses the Greenwich settlement.
Invasion of Scotland
Henry VIII treats Scotland's rejection of the Treaty of Greenwich as a breach of the marriage settlement.
Invasion of Scotland
The renewal of Scottish links with France strengthens Henry VIII's fear of a hostile northern frontier.
Rough Wooing
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
Rough Wooing
The Rough Wooing is a war between Scotland and England
Rough Wooing Begins
Prepares military action after Scotland rejects the marriage settlement.
Treaty of Greenwich
Henry VIII treats Scotland's rejection of the treaty as justification for renewed war and the Rough Wooing.
War against Scotland
The failed diplomacy develops into the conflict known as the Rough Wooing.
Other events (month unknown)
Advancement of True Religion Act
Supports legislation restricting unauthorized scripture reading by lower social ranks.
Advancement of True Religion Act Passed
Parliament restricts Bible reading by social status and seeks to control unauthorised religious interpretation during Henry's conservative reaction.
Alliance Agreement at Solway Moss
Releases Angus & 10 Lords captured at Solway Moss to secure a Scottish alliance. Agrees for Prince Edward to marry Mary Queen of Scots
Alliance Henry VIII and Scottish lords
Releases Angus & 10 Lords captured at Solway Moss to secure a Scottish alliance
Arrest of Howard
Arrested for annoying London citizens
Bishop
Appointed Bishop of Worcester
Bishop of Worcester
Becomes Bishop of Worcester during Henry VIII's reign.
Court Appointment
The office increases Seymour's standing at the Tudor court.
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