Marian Treason Act Restores Older Definition
Parliament repeals several later Tudor treason extensions and restores much of the traditional statutory framework associated with the 1351 law.
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Explore 213 historical events and records for England in 1553.
Historical records for England in 1553
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October
Marriage
Parliament draws up a petitio asking Mary not to marry a Spaniard
Marriage of Clergy Challenged
Married clergy face pressure as Catholic discipline is restored.
Mary's First Parliament Confirms Royal Title
Mary's first Parliament reinforces the legitimacy of her accession and begins reversing measures that had undermined her parents' marriage and her own status.
Mass Restored
Mass is restored as Mary's government reverses Edwardian religious policy
Parents Marriage Restored
Parliament declares the marriage of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon valid
Parliament
1st Parliament of Mary's reign, opens to dismantle the English Reformation
Reform of Monarchy
Mass is restored throughout England
Reform of Parliament
The Book of Common Prayer suppressed. Repeals the Prayer Books & restores the old services. Protestant rites are made illegal. Parliament refuses to return the Church lands & acknowledge the Pope. England returns to Catholicism with Mary as head of the Church
Reformation, The
1st Parliament of Marys reig, opens to dismantle the English Reformation
Religious Policy
Mary begins reversing Edwardian Protestant reforms after her accession
Religious Statutes Repealed
Parliament begins repealing Edwardian religious legislation.
Royal Supremacy Questioned
Mary’s government prepares to reverse royal supremacy over the church.
Succession
The Commons reverse the divorce of Catherine of Aragon, Mary is no longer illegitimate
November
Jane Grey Tried for Treason
Jane is convicted of treason for assuming the crown under Edward's device, leaving her life dependent on Mary's willingness to pardon her.
English Marriage Petition
Parliamentary delegation asks Mary to choose an English husband
Marriage
Parliament petitions Mary to marry an Englishman
Marriage
A Parliamentary delegation had waited upon Queen Mary, and formally requested that she choose an English husband, the obvious though tacit candidate being her kinsman Edward Courtenay, recently created Earl of Devon
Cranmer Imprisoned
Cranmer is imprisoned as the Catholic restoration gathers force.
Protestant Preachers Restricted
Protestant preaching is restricted as Catholic policy advances.
Wyatt Rebellion
Considers a Spanish marriage to Philip, alarming Protestant and anti-Spanish nobles.
December
Elizabeth at Court
Elizabeth remains politically watched during Mary's early reign
Wyatt Rebellion
Is discussed as a possible husband for Elizabeth in rebel planning.
Wyatt Rebellion
His proposed marriage to Mary becomes the focus of English opposition.
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Arrest of John Dudley
Arrested & placed in the Tower after the death of Edward VI. Apologises for reversing the will of Henry VIII in favour of Lady Jane Grey, too late
Arrest of Mary I
Mary escapes to East Anglia from the Duke of Northumberland
Arrest of Thomas Howard
Released & restored on the accession of Queen Mary
Bishop
Appointed Bishop of Winchester, 2nd term
Bishop
Restored as the Bishop of Worcester
Charter
St Albans is granted a Charter
Charter of St Albans
St Albans receives a charter during Mary's reign
Chief Baron of the Court of Exchequer
Appointed Chief Baron of the Court of Exchequer
Chief Justice
Appointed Chief Justice of the King's Bench
Chief Justice
Appointed Chief Justice of the Common Pleas
Coronation
Helps get Lady Jane Grey crowned Queen, married to his 2nd son Lord Guildford Dudley
Edward Attempts Alternative Succession
Edward VI sought to bypass his half sisters by arranging for Lady Jane Grey to succeed him.
Exile of Francis Knollys
Forced into exile to Germany
Health of Edward VI
Edward develops a persistent fever and cough early in the year, beginning the illness that eventually proves fatal.
Lord Chancellor
Appointed Lord Chancellor
Marriage
Parliament draws up a petitio asking Mary not to marry a Spaniard. Under Henry VIIIs will Marys marriage must be aproved by the Council. The military alliance between Spain & England will be densive only. No Spaniard is to have a say in English affairs. A contract is drawn up to marry Philip of Spain, son of Charles V
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