1 January 1547Health of Henry VIIIHenry VIII
Informed by Anthony Denny that he is "not like to live", he refuses to believe it
Historical records for England in 1547, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Informed by Anthony Denny that he is "not like to live", he refuses to believe it
Death of Thomas Howard, executed during a power struggle for the Regency Council
Executuion of Henery Howard, Earl of Surrey
Executed during a power struggle for the Regency Council during Edward's minority
Death of Henry Howard, executed for treason
Death of Henry Howard, executed for treason
Edward succeeds Henry VIII as King of England at the age of nine.
Henry VIIs will is stamped under the supervision of Somerset, Paget, Herbert & Denny
Death of Henry VIII at Whitehall Palace.
Henry VIIs will is stamped under the supervision of Somerset, Paget, Herbert & Denny
Henry VIIs will is stamped under the supervision of Somerset, Paget, Herbert & Denny. Drafts a clause giving the Regency Council "full power & authority"
Mary becomes heir presumptive after Edward VI under Henry VIII's settlement
Henry VIII dies and Edward VI succeeds before Mary
The will takes effect after Henry VIII dies, leaving the Crown to Edward VI under a regency council.
News of Henry VIII's death is publicly released after being kept secret for three days.
Implements the "unfulfilled gifts clause" rewarding Somesets supporters
Henry VIIIs 9th Parliament closes, final Parliament of reign
Appointed Lord Protector of the Realm
Created Marquis of Northampton
Created Baron Seymour of Sudeley, part of an unfulfilled gifts clause left unmentioned in Henrys will
Created Earl Southampton
Edward Seymour, Earl of Hertford, becomes Lord Protector and takes the leading role in government during Edward's minority.
Appointed Treasurer of the Exchequer
Created Duke of Somerset, 1st
Edward takes part in the traditional procession through London on the eve of his coronation.
Edward VI is crowned at Westminster Abbey while still a minor.
Appointed Lord High Steward of England for the Coronation
Archbishop Thomas Cranmer preaches at Edward's coronation and presents the young king's rule in strongly reforming religious terms.
Appointed Lord High Steward of England for the Coronation
Catherine Parr & Thomas Seymour are betrothed
Thomas Seymour & Catherine Parr are betrothed
The stamp enables Somerset to warrant financial business & raise troops
Appointed Chief Genleman of the Privy Chamber to Edward VI
Appointed Keeper of the King's Stamp
Appointed King's Secretary
Appointed Seymour Household where much state business is settled
Appointed Seymour Household where much state business is settled
Appointed Seymour Household where much state business is settled
Appointed Seymour Household where much state business is settled
Appointed Seymour Household where much state business is settled
Appointed Seymour Household where much state business is settled
Secret marriage to Catherine Parr, Elizabeth's guardian, is viewed as an attempt to become close to the young Princess. Acquires the guardianship of Elizabeth and also of Lady Jane Grey, another young member of the household
Marries Thomas Seymour
Marries Catherine Parr
The first Book of Homilies is published by royal authority for clergy to read in churches.
Leads a force of 2,000 light horse across the border into Scotland
Provides fire support for the English
Helps defeat the Scots
Defeats the Scots at the Battle of Pinkie
Clinton provides naval artillery support against the Scots at the Battle of Pinkie
The first Parliament of Edward VI opens and begins legislating on religion, government and social policy.
Convocation approves receiving communion in both bread and wine, a major departure from late medieval English practice.
The Chantries Act transfers chantries, colleges and free chapels to the Crown and accelerates religious and financial change.
Parliament changes the legal form of episcopal appointments, strengthening the Crown's authority over the English Church.
The Sacrament Act receives royal assent and provides for communion to be administered in both kinds.
Parliament repeals several Henrician treason provisions and restores a narrower statutory definition of treason.
A severe law against vagrancy receives royal assent during the first parliamentary session of Edward's reign.
Takes part in the invasion of Scotland which culminated in the Battle of Pinkie Cleugh
Appointed Bishop of Lincoln
Appointed Commander of the English Fleet
Appointed Governor of Boulogne-sur-Mer
Returns to public preaching under Edward VI.
Supports Protestant reform after Edward VI becomes king.
Appointed Governor of Boulogne-sur-Mer
Commands the English fleet during the invasion of Scotland by Edward Seymour
Launches an invasion of Scotland
Takes part in the invasion of Scotland which culminated in the Battle of Pinkie Cleugh
Repeals Henry VIIIs heresy laws
Appointed Lord Chancellor
Appointed Lord High Admiral
Appointed Joint Regent & High Chamberlain of England
Elected Member of Parliament for Staffordshire
A council of executors assumes responsibility for government because the new king is only nine years old.
Created Earl Warwick, title granted by Edward VI
Created Baron Rich, 1st
Repeals Henry VIIIs heresy laws
Is released after Edward VI comes to the throne.
Preaches in favour of evangelical reform under Edward VI.
Royal visitors begin enforcing Edwardian religious injunctions and encouraging scripture reading, preaching and removal of traditional practices.
Appointed Speaker of the House of Commons
Sent by Somerset to waive differences if the Scots agree the Treaty of Greenwich
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