Summoned by Council
Mary is summoned before Edward VI's council over religious nonconformity
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1551 in England
Explore 29 historical events and records for England in 1551.
Historical records for England in 1551
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March
Mass Defiance
Mary defends her right to hear Mass despite Edwardian religious policy
April
Execution of George van Parris
George van Parris is burned after condemnation for denying the divinity of Christ during Edward VI's Protestant reign.
May
Birth of William Camden
William Camden is born in London.
June
Old Service Books Ordered Surrendered
Edward orders bishops to collect and destroy obsolete Latin service books that might encourage restoration of pre-Reformation worship.
French Princess Marriage Instructions
Receives instructions for negotiating a proposed marriage between Edward VI and Elisabeth, daughter of Henry II of France.
July
French Marriage Treaty
Approves a dynastic treaty providing for his future marriage to Elisabeth of Valois as part of closer Anglo-French relations.
October
Duke of Northumberland
John Dudley is created Duke of Northumberland while continuing to dominate Edward VI's government.
Second Arrest of Somerset
The former Lord Protector, Edward Seymour, is arrested again after allegations of plotting against Northumberland and other councillors.
Arrest of Edward Seymour
Arrested for a 2nd time by thw Warwick led coalition
Somerset Conspiracy Allegation
Somerset is arrested again after allegations that he planned to seize or kill political rivals including Northumberland and Northampton during a council confrontation.
December
Trial of Duke of Somerset
Somerset is acquitted of high treason but convicted of felony after a trial at Westminster Hall.
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Arrest of Paget
Arrested for a conspircay against Warwicks life
Bishop
Appointed Bishop of Winchester
Catholic Worship Dispute
Mary continues Catholic worship despite pressure from Edward VI's government
Charles V of Spain threatens war if Mary cannot practise her Catholicism
Charles V of Spain threatens war if Mary cannot practise her Catholicism
Envoy
Appointed Envoy to France
Hooper Controversy
Debates vestments and episcopal authority with John Hooper.
Hospitals
Supports the refounding of London hospitals for poor relief.
Peerage
Created Duke of Northumberland
Peerage
Created Earl of Pembroke, 1st, 2nd creation
Poor Relief
Encourages organised relief for the poor in London.
Prayer Book Revision Advanced
Cranmer and other reformers prepare a substantially revised liturgy with clearer Protestant teaching on communion and ceremonial practice.
Protestant Reform
Supports continuing Protestant reform in England.
Regency
Appointed Regent, rules on behalf of Edward VI
Religious Diplomacy
Charles V warns England over Mary's right to practise Catholicism
Rule of Reason
Publication of "Rule of Reason"
Rule of Reason
Publication of "Rule of Reason"
Succession
Succeeds as Queen of England. Charles V of Spain threatens war if Mary cannot practise her Catholicism
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