February 1550Arrest of Edward SeymourEdward Seymour Somerset, 1st
Released & reconiled with his rivals
Historical records for England in 1550, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Released & reconiled with his rivals
John Dudley, Earl of Warwick, emerges as the dominant figure in Edward VI's Privy Council.
England and France conclude peace, with England agreeing to return Boulogne and withdraw from Scotland.
Peace with France is publicly proclaimed in England following the Treaty of Boulogne.
John Knox is released
Becomes Bishop of London after Bonner is deprived.
English forces evacuate Boulogne under the terms of the peace settlement with France.
Signs the Treaty of Breda. Agrees to the Covenant in Scotland & to impose Presbyterianism in England
Mary of Guise ratifies Scotland's inclusion in the Anglo-French peace settlement, helping end the Rough Wooing.
Bishop Nicholas Ridley orders stone altars in his London diocese to be replaced by wooden communion tables.
Lord Robert Dudley marries Amy Robsart
Lord Robert Dudley marries Amy Robsart
Affirms the Treaty of Breda agreeing to the Covenant in Scotland
The Privy Council orders the removal of remaining stone altars and their replacement with communion tables across England.
Orders altars replaced by communion tables in London churches.
Promotes communion tables as part of Protestant worship reform.
Edward VI's council pressures Mary to abandon private Mass
Siezes control of the Council & of King Edward VI
Mary relies on imperial support to protect her Catholic worship
Appointed Lord High Admiral of England, 1st term
Appointed Lord President, 1st term
Priests are appointed by Government patronage by means of the "Orinal of Priests". Appointed Lord Protector
Appointed Lord Treasurer
An English Ordinal for the making of bishops, priests and deacons is introduced during Edward's reign.
Created Duke of Northumberland
Appointed President of the Council of the North
Appointed Privy Councillor
Helps suppress the western rebellion, rewarded with an Earldom
Helps suppress the western rebellion, rewarded with an Earldom
Declines restoration to episcopal office despite Edwardian favour.
Appointed Secretary of State
Supports simpler worship and ceremonial reform in London.
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