Cambridge University
Appointed Vice Chancellor of Cambridge University
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1545 in England — Page 2
Explore 62 historical events and records for England in 1545.
Historical records for England in 1545
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Cambridge University
Appointed Vice Chancellor of Cambridge University
Captain
Edward Seymour, Earl of Hertford, holds command responsibilities at Boulogne after the English capture of the town.
Chief Baron of the Court of Exchequer
Appointed Chief Baron of the Court of Exchequer
Chief Justice
Appointed Chief Justice of the King's Bench
Chief Justice
Appointed Chief Justice of the Common Pleas
Death of George Wishart
Henry VIIIs political agent in Scotland is arrested & executed by Cardinal Beaton
Departure from Magdalen College
Foxe leaves his fellowship at Magdalen amid religious controversy.
Execution
Henry VIIIs political agent in Scotland is arrested & executed by Cardinal Beaton
Fortification
English commanders strengthen frontier positions to maintain pressure on Scotland.
Invasion of Scotland
English campaigns in Scotland continue under Edward Seymour, Earl of Hertford, during the Rough Wooing.
Invasion of Scotland
The continuing invasion reflects Henry VIII's aim to break the Auld Alliance and impose the Edward and Mary marriage.
John Baker Becomes Commons Speaker
John Baker becomes Speaker and continues in office through the final Henrician Parliament and much of Edward VI's reign.
Knight
Made a Knight of the Garter
Pembroke Master
Becomes master of Pembroke Hall, Cambridge.
Prayers Stirring the Mind Unto Heavenly Meditation
Publication of "Prayers Stirring the Mind Unto Heavenly Meditation"
Rough Wooing
English border warfare continues as Henry VIII tries to force Scotland to accept the Edward and Mary marriage.
Succession
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
Vice Chancellor
Appointed Vice Chancellor of Cambridge University
Vice Chancellor
Appointed Vice Chancellor of Cambridge University
Vice Chancellor
Appointed Vice Chancellor of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, 1st term
Vice Chancellor
Appointed Vice Chancellor of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, 1st term
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