28 January 1546Death of Elizabeth IElizabeth I
Death of Henry VIII, Elizabeth hears the news at Enfield
Historical records for England in 1546, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Death of Henry VIII, Elizabeth hears the news at Enfield
The French recapture Boulogne-sur-Mer
The French recapture Boulogne-sur-Mer
The French recapture Boulogne-sur-Mer
The Scottish Lutheran is burnt at the stake on the orders of Cardinal Beaton
The Scottish Lutheran is burnt at the stake on the orders of Cardinal Beaton
Cardinal Beaton is assassinated by Protestant lairds hostile to his pro-French and anti-English policy.
Has Beaton assassinated by Fife Protestants who oppose his pro-French policy
Seymour captures Edinburgh (1544) and Cardinal Beaton is murdered 29 May 1546, but the English are unable to reduce Scotland to obedience
Seymour captures Edinburgh (1544) and Cardinal Beaton is murdered 29 May 1546, but the English are unable to reduce Scotland to obedience
Negotiations resume as England and France seek to end the costly war over Boulogne.
Ends 2 yrs of conflict between Henry VIII & Francois I
The Anglo-French peace Treaty gives England control of Boulogne-sur-Mer for 8 years
The Anglo-French peace treaty leaves England in control of Boulogne-sur-Mer for eight years.
The peace settlement provides that Boulogne will later be returned to France for a large payment.
The Treaty of Camp ends the war and allows England to retain Boulogne temporarily.
The Anglo-French peace Treaty gives England control of Boulogne-sur-Mer for 8 years
The Castilians hold St Andrews Castle and seek English support after the killing of Cardinal Beaton.
Death of Anne Askew, executed
Anne Askew is burnt at Smithfield for heresy
Burnt for heresy, a believer in Reformation she is found to have Court connections
Burnt for heresy, a believer in Reformation he is found to have Court connections
Anne Askew is burnt at Smithfield for heresy
Burnt for heresy, a believer in Reformation she is found to have Court connections
Burnt for heresy, a believer in Reformation he is found to have Court connections
Appointed Chief Gentleman of the King's Privy Chamber
Arrested & sent to the Tower, increases Somersets power
Sentenced to death for treason
Sentenced to death for treason
After the arrests of Norfolk & Surrey Henry ousts them from the Regency Council
The Regency Council will rule by majority, there is no provision for a Protector
The Regency Council will rule by majority, there is no provision for a Protector
Henry VIII revises his will, naming Edward, Mary and Elizabeth in the succession and providing a council for Edward's minority.
If Henry VIIIs daughters die childless then succession will pass to his sister Mary
Henry VIII revises his will to confirm Edward, Mary and Elizabeth in the succession.
The succession provisions follow the Third Succession Act and place Edward first in line.
The will names a council to govern during Prince Edward's minority.
Henry VIII's will is finalised before his death and later used to govern the succession.
Henry VIII's will uses statutory authority to confirm Edward, Mary and Elizabeth in the Tudor succession.
One of the executors of the will of Henry VIII
Arrested for advocating that his father become Regent after Henry VIII's death
Arrested and sent to the Tower for opposing the Six Articles.
Edward's tutors report strong progress in Latin composition, scripture and classical texts before his accession.
Death of Edward Crome, Executed
Henry VIII's final will confirms Edward first in the succession, followed by Mary and Elizabeth if Edward dies without heirs.
The Navy Board is founded to administer the Navy
One of the peace Commissioners sent to France
Created Earl of Ormonde, 10th, known as "the Black Earl"
The Navy Board is founded to administer the Navy
The war remains unresolved at Henry VIII's death, with England still seeking to impose the marriage alliance on Scotland.
Henry VIIIs will confirms the 3rd Act of Succession
Henry VIII's will confirms the 3rd Act of Succession
Is imprisoned during Henry VIII's final conservative reaction.
Placed on a committee of enquiry by Henry VIII to examine Sacramentaianism
Placed on a committee of enquiry by Henry VIII to examine Sacramentaianism
Placed on a committee of enquiry by Henry VIII to examine Sacramentaianism
Placed on a committee of enquiry by Henry VIII to examine Sacramentaianism
Suspects sacramentarianism & launches an investigation. Catherine submits to her husbands will & the inquiry ends
Henry suspects sacramentarianism. Catherine is questioned but she submits to her husbands will & the inquiry ends
Elizabeth & Mary are left an income of 3,000 pounds pa until they marry
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