January 1545FortificationHenry VIII
English engineers and labourers work to strengthen Boulogne as a fortified continental possession.
Historical records for England in 1545, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
English engineers and labourers work to strengthen Boulogne as a fortified continental possession.
Archibald Douglas, Earl of Angus, helps lead the Scottish force against the English raiders.
Sir Ralph Eure is killed while commanding part of the defeated English force at Ancrum Moor.
The English force under Sir Ralph Eure and Sir Brian Layton is defeated by the Scots under Angus and Arran.
George Gordon, Earl of Huntly, joins the Scottish commanders opposing the English invasion.
Scottish forces defeat an English army at Ancrum Moor during the Rough Wooing.
Scottish forces defeat an English raiding army during the Rough Wooing.
The battle reverses English momentum in the Scottish Borders during Henry VIII's Rough Wooing.
The English defeat at Ancrum Moor weakens Henry VIII's attempt to force the Edward and Mary marriage alliance.
Sir Brian Layton is killed when the English force is defeated by the Scots at Ancrum Moor.
Norman Leslie fights with the Scottish army that defeats the English force at Ancrum Moor.
Walter Scott of Buccleuch supports the Scottish force during the victory at Ancrum Moor.
John Somerville fights on the Scottish side during the defeat of the English raiding army.
English troops damage Melrose Abbey during raids into the Scottish Borders before Ancrum Moor.
A French fleet attempts to invade England to divert Henry VIII from Boulogne-sur-Mer
A large French fleet enters the Solent during an attempted invasion of England.
A French fleet threatens England and lands forces on the Isle of Wight during the campaign.
A large French fleet enters the Solent during an attempted invasion of England.
Edward Clinton sees action against the French at Spithead under John Dudley, Viscount Lisle.
George Carew dies when the Mary Rose sinks during the Battle of the Solent.
Edward Clinton serves with the English fleet during the fighting against the French in the Solent.
Edward Clinton serves with the English fleet during the fighting against the French in the Solent.
Claude d'Annebault commands the French fleet during the attempted invasion of England.
John Dudley, Viscount Lisle, commands the English fleet during the Battle of the Solent.
The French fleet confronts English naval forces in the Solent during the attempted invasion.
Henry VIII observes the naval campaign from the Portsmouth area as the French fleet threatens the coast.
English and French naval forces fight in the Solent during the French invasion attempt.
John Dudley commands the English fleet during the naval battle against the French in the Solent.
The Mary Rose sinks during the naval fighting against the French fleet in the Solent.
The Mary Rose sinks during the Battle of the Solent with heavy loss of life.
The Mary Rose sinks near Portsmouth during action against the French fleet.
Mary Rose heeled sharply during the Solent action, allowing seawater to enter through open lower gunports before the ship sank rapidly.
French forces land on the Isle of Wight after the naval fighting in the Solent.
The French fleet fails to force a decisive landing despite its strength and withdraws from the Solent campaign.
The battle becomes associated with the loss of the Mary Rose and the failure of the French invasion attempt.
The Earl of Hertford leads renewed English operations on the Scottish Borders during the Rough Wooing.
Opening of Henry VIIIs 9th Parliament
Appointed Vice Chancellor of Cambridge University
Edward Seymour, Earl of Hertford, holds command responsibilities at Boulogne after the English capture of the town.
Appointed Chief Baron of the Court of Exchequer
Appointed Chief Justice of the King's Bench
Appointed Chief Justice of the Common Pleas
Henry VIIIs political agent in Scotland is arrested & executed by Cardinal Beaton
Henry VIIIs political agent in Scotland is arrested & executed by Cardinal Beaton
English commanders strengthen frontier positions to maintain pressure on Scotland.
English campaigns in Scotland continue under Edward Seymour, Earl of Hertford, during the Rough Wooing.
The continuing invasion reflects Henry VIII's aim to break the Auld Alliance and impose the Edward and Mary marriage.
Made a Knight of the Garter
Becomes master of Pembroke Hall, Cambridge.
Publication of "Prayers Stirring the Mind Unto Heavenly Meditation"
English border warfare continues as Henry VIII tries to force Scotland to accept the Edward and Mary marriage.
Thomas schemed to marry either Princess Mary or Princess Elizabeth, Henry VIIIs daughters by his first two marriages, and there were rumours that he attempted to pursue a relationship with Elizabeth. Sees his brother Edward become Lord Protector of England and, in effect, ruler of the realm as Regent for his nephew, Henry VIIIs minor son and successor, the short-lived Edward VI
Appointed Vice Chancellor of Cambridge University
Appointed Vice Chancellor of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, 1st term
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