Death of Elizabeth I
Death of Henry VIII, Elizabeth hears the news at Enfield
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1546 in England
Explore 72 historical events and records for England in 1546.
Historical records for England in 1546
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January
Capture of Boulogne-sur-Mer
The French recapture Boulogne-sur-Mer
Capture of Boulogne-sur-Mer
The French recapture Boulogne-sur-Mer
Siege of Boulogne-sur-Mer
The French recapture Boulogne-sur-Mer
March
Death of George Wishart
The Scottish Lutheran is burnt at the stake on the orders of Cardinal Beaton
Execution
The Scottish Lutheran is burnt at the stake on the orders of Cardinal Beaton
May
Assassination of Beaton
Cardinal Beaton is assassinated by Protestant lairds hostile to his pro-French and anti-English policy.
Assassination of Beaton
Has Beaton assassinated by Fife Protestants who oppose his pro-French policy
Assassination of Beaton
Seymour captures Edinburgh (1544) and Cardinal Beaton is murdered 29 May 1546, but the English are unable to reduce Scotland to obedience
Invasion of Scotland
Seymour captures Edinburgh (1544) and Cardinal Beaton is murdered 29 May 1546, but the English are unable to reduce Scotland to obedience
Peace Negotiations
Negotiations resume as England and France seek to end the costly war over Boulogne.
June
Boulogne Restitution Schedule
Negotiates terms allowing England to hold Boulogne until France makes the large payment required for its eventual restoration.
Free Commerce Peace Clause
Helps negotiate restoration of peaceful commerce and the removal of recent wartime trade restrictions between England and France.
French Pension Renewal
Secures renewed French pension obligations derived from earlier Anglo-French treaties while negotiating the final peace settlement.
Peace
Ends 2 yrs of conflict between Henry VIII & Francois I
Peace Treaty at Boulogne-sur-Mer
The Anglo-French peace Treaty gives England control of Boulogne-sur-Mer for 8 years
Rule of Boulogne-sur-Mer
The Anglo-French peace treaty leaves England in control of Boulogne-sur-Mer for eight years.
Rule of Boulogne-sur-Mer
The peace settlement provides that Boulogne will later be returned to France for a large payment.
Scottish Inclusion in French Peace
Accepts Scotland's inclusion within the Anglo-French peace while reserving England's right to respond to any new Scottish offence.
Treaty of Camp
The Treaty of Camp ends the war and allows England to retain Boulogne temporarily.
Treaty of Campe
The Anglo-French peace Treaty gives England control of Boulogne-sur-Mer for 8 years
Anne Askew Arrested for Heresy
Anne Askew is arrested again for heresy, questioned about Protestant beliefs and court connections, and later transferred into harsher custody.
St Andrews Castle
The Castilians hold St Andrews Castle and seek English support after the killing of Cardinal Beaton.
July
Death of Anne Askew
Death of Anne Askew, executed
Death of Henry VIII
Anne Askew is burnt at Smithfield for heresy
Execution
Burnt for heresy, a believer in Reformation she is found to have Court connections
Execution
Burnt for heresy, a believer in Reformation he is found to have Court connections
Execution
Anne Askew is burnt at Smithfield for heresy
Reformation, The
Burnt for heresy, a believer in Reformation she is found to have Court connections
Reformation, The
Burnt for heresy, a believer in Reformation he is found to have Court connections
Boulogne Peace Ratification
Confirms the settlement governing Boulogne, French payments and the restoration of peaceful relations after the costly war.
October
Chief Gentleman
Appointed Chief Gentleman of the King's Privy Chamber
December
Arrest of Henry Howard
Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey, is arrested for treason after accusations concerning his heraldic arms and supposed dynastic pretensions alarm Henry VIII.
Arrest of Thomas Howard
Arrested & sent to the Tower, increases Somersets power
Treason
Sentenced to death for treason
Trial
Sentenced to death for treason
Arrest of Thomas Howard and Henry Howard
After the arrests of Norfolk & Surrey Henry ousts them from the Regency Council
Thomas Howard Arrested before Henry VIII's Death
Thomas Howard is arrested with his son during Henry VIII's final political purge and is sent to the Tower on suspicion of treason.
Constitution of England
The Regency Council will rule by majority, there is no provision for a Protector
Regency
The Regency Council will rule by majority, there is no provision for a Protector
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