Capture of Norwich
Robert Kett's rebels take control of Norwich after weeks of mobilisation on Mousehold Heath.
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Historical records for England in 1549
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July
Exeter Besieged by Western Rebels
The rebel army surrounds Exeter and attempts to force the city to join resistance against the religious settlement of Edward VI.
Norfolk Rebel Demands Drafted
The rebels formulate demands addressing enclosure, rents, local government, clerical conduct and other grievances affecting Norfolk communities.
Norwich Authorities Negotiate with Rebels
Mayor Thomas Codd meets the growing rebel movement as Norwich authorities attempt to prevent violence and preserve civic control.
Prayer Book Rebellion
Rebels besiege Exeter while demanding restoration of traditional religious practices and rejection of the new prayer book.
Prayer Book Rebellion Defended as Reform
Cranmer defends the new liturgy while western rebels demand restoration of older Catholic worship during the Prayer Book Rebellion.
Robert Kett Joins Norfolk Rebels
Kett joins the protestors rather than resisting them and quickly becomes the principal leader of the expanding Norfolk movement.
Royal Force Sent against Western Rising
Lord Russell leads a royal army westward to relieve Exeter and suppress the rebellion after local authorities fail to restore control.
August
Northampton Campaign Fails
Northampton's royal force is defeated and withdraws from Norwich after failing to dislodge the rebels from the city and surrounding positions.
Battle of Woodbury Common
Royal troops defeat a rebel position on Woodbury Common, opening the route for further operations against the siege of Exeter.
Battle of Clyst St Mary
Russell's army defeats western rebels at Clyst St Mary during the campaign to break resistance around Exeter.
French Declaration of War
Henry II of France declares war on England and renews pressure against English-held Boulogne.
Battle of Sampford Courtenay
Royal forces defeat the remaining Prayer Book rebels at Sampford Courtenay, ending the main western rising.
Western Rising Defeated at Sampford Courtenay
Royal forces defeat the remaining organised western rebels at Sampford Courtenay, ending the principal military phase of the Prayer Book rising.
Foreign Mercenaries Reinforce Warwick
Warwick receives additional professional troops, strengthening the royal army immediately before the decisive confrontation with Kett's forces.
Battle of Dussindale
Warwick defeats Kett's army at Dussindale in a bloody battle that destroys the organised military strength of the Norfolk rebellion.
Battle of Dussindale
An army commanded by the Earl of Warwick defeats Kett's rebels at Dussindale and restores royal control.
Robert Kett Captured
Kett is captured at Swannington after escaping the battlefield, bringing the principal leadership of the Norfolk rising into royal custody.
Warwick Takes Command against Kett
John Dudley assumes command of a stronger royal army after Northampton's failure and prepares a renewed assault on the Norfolk rebels.
September
Evacuation of Haddington
English forces abandon Haddington as the costly Scottish campaign becomes increasingly difficult to sustain.
October
Arrest of Duke of Somerset
The Privy Council arrests Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset, ending his dominance of the minority government.
Arrest of Edward Seymour
Swept from power & imprisoned by a coalition led by Warwick
Somerset Arrested after Protectorate Collapse
Edward Seymour is arrested after fellow councillors unite against his government and remove him from the office of Lord Protector.
Council Move against Somerset
John Dudley emerges at the centre of the council coalition that removes Protector Somerset from power after military, political and economic crises weaken his position.
Edmund Bonner Imprisoned after Deprivation
Edmund Bonner is imprisoned after losing the bishopric of London for resisting key Protestant religious directives under Edward VI.
Somerset Arrested by Council
Edward Seymour is arrested after losing control of the Privy Council, which accuses the former Protector of misgovernment and resisting lawful authority.
Somerset Government Crisis
Protector Somerset takes Edward to Windsor Castle as political opponents organise against his government.
Other events (month unknown)
Bishop of Rochester
Serves as Bishop of Rochester during Edwardian reforms.
Book of Common Prayer
Supports use of the first Edwardian prayer book.
Cambridge University
Appointed Vice Chancellor of Corpus Christi, Cambridge University, 2nd term
Cambridge University
Appointed Vice Chancellor of Corpus Christi, Cambridge University, 2nd term
Clerical Marriage Legalised
Parliament removes statutory prohibitions that had prevented priests from marrying, marking a major break with traditional clerical discipline.
Edwardian Preaching
Urges moral reform during Edward VI's reign.
Elizabeth Questioned over Seymour
Robert Tyrwhitt questions Princess Elizabeth and her household about Thomas Seymour's plans, but the young princess consistently denies any treasonable agreement to marry him.
Execution
Execution of his brother, Baron Seymour of Sudeley, Lord High Admiral
Legislation
Passes the Act of Uniformity imposing the 1st book of Common Prayer
Lord Lieutenant
Lord Lieutenant of Lincolnshire & Nottinghamshire
Peerage
Created Earl Bedford, 1st
Prayer Book Rebellion
Defends reform during opposition to the English Prayer Book.
Prayer Book Refusal
Mary refuses to conform to the new English prayer book prepared under Edward VI
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