Succession
Henry VIII revises his will, naming Edward, Mary and Elizabeth in the succession and providing a council for Edward's minority.
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Historical records for England in 1546
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Succession
If Henry VIIIs daughters die childless then succession will pass to his sister Mary
Will
Henry VIII revises his will to confirm Edward, Mary and Elizabeth in the succession.
Will
The succession provisions follow the Third Succession Act and place Edward first in line.
Will
The will names a council to govern during Prince Edward's minority.
Will
Henry VIII's will is finalised before his death and later used to govern the succession.
Will
Henry VIII's will uses statutory authority to confirm Edward, Mary and Elizabeth in the Tudor succession.
Will
One of the executors of the will of Henry VIII
Grey Line Retained in Contingent Succession
Henry VIII's final succession arrangements leave descendants of his younger sister Mary Tudor's Grey line as contingent heirs after his own children.
Younger Grey Line Remains Eligible
Mary Grey remains within the junior Tudor-descended line contemplated by Henry VIII's final settlement if his children leave no lawful descendants.
Other events (month unknown)
Arrest of Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey
Arrested for advocating that his father become Regent after Henry VIII's death
Arrest of Hugh Latimer
Arrested and sent to the Tower for opposing the Six Articles.
Classical Studies
Edward's tutors report strong progress in Latin composition, scripture and classical texts before his accession.
Death of Edward Crome
Death of Edward Crome, Executed
Henry VIII Will
Henry VIII's final will confirms Edward first in the succession, followed by Mary and Elizabeth if Edward dies without heirs.
Katherine Parr Arrest Attempt
Thomas Wriothesley arrives with authority to arrest Katherine Parr, but Henry VIII angrily dismisses the attempt after reconciling with his queen.
Katherine Parr Heresy Plot
Stephen Gardiner leads conservative efforts to implicate Queen Katherine Parr in heresy, hoping to destroy the reformist influence surrounding Henry VIII's final queen.
Navy Board
The Navy Board is founded to administer the Navy
Peace
One of the peace Commissioners sent to France
Peerage
Created Earl of Ormonde, 10th, known as "the Black Earl"
Reform of Navy
The Navy Board is founded to administer the Navy
Rough Wooing
The war remains unresolved at Henry VIII's death, with England still seeking to impose the marriage alliance on Scotland.
Succession
Henry VIIIs will confirms the 3rd Act of Succession
Succession
Henry VIII's will confirms the 3rd Act of Succession
Tower Imprisonment
Is imprisoned during Henry VIII's final conservative reaction.
Trial
Placed on a committee of enquiry by Henry VIII to examine Sacramentaianism
Trial
Placed on a committee of enquiry by Henry VIII to examine Sacramentaianism
Trial
Placed on a committee of enquiry by Henry VIII to examine Sacramentaianism
Trial
Placed on a committee of enquiry by Henry VIII to examine Sacramentaianism
Trial
Suspects sacramentarianism & launches an investigation. Catherine submits to her husbands will & the inquiry ends
Trial
Henry suspects sacramentarianism. Catherine is questioned but she submits to her husbands will & the inquiry ends
Will
Elizabeth & Mary are left an income of 3,000 pounds pa until they marry
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