Wyatt Rebellion
Finds London Bridge strongly defended against his rebel army.
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Wyatt Rebellion
Reaches Southwark but cannot force entry across London Bridge.
Wyatt Rebellion
Crosses at Kingston after failing to enter London by Southwark.
Wyatt Rebellion
Crosses the Thames at Kingston after failing to enter by Southwark.
Thomas Wyatt Captured after London Advance
Thomas Wyatt is captured after his rebel force fails to break through London and the Kentish rising against Mary's marriage collapses.
Wyatt Rebellion
Commands loyal forces blocking Wyatt's advance into London.
Wyatt Rebellion
Keeps London loyal as Wyatt reaches the city with rebel forces.
Wyatt Rebellion
Resists Wyatt's rising against her proposed marriage to Philip of Spain.
Wyatt Rebellion
Survives the rebellion and keeps control of the capital.
Wyatt Rebellion
Thomas Wyatt reaches London but is defeated
Wyatt Rebellion
Is defeated at Ludgate and captured near Temple Bar.
Wyatt Rebellion
Is stopped at Ludgate as London remains loyal to Mary.
Wyatt Rebellion
Surrenders after his advance into London fails.
Wyatt Rebellion
Demands control of the Tower and custody of the queen.
Wyatt Rebellion Defeated
The defeat of Wyatt strengthens Mary’s authority to continue restoration.
Arrest of Jane Grey
Taken prisoner after the uprising, executed at Tower Green for treason
Execution
Taken to the Tower & executed. Taken prisoner after the uprising, executed at Tower Green for treason
Execution
Jane Grey is executed after her father supports rebellion against Mary
Execution of Guildford Dudley
Guildford Dudley is beheaded for treason after the failure of the Jane Grey succession and renewed rebellion against Mary I.
Jane Grey Executed
Jane Grey is executed after rebellion renews fears over Protestant succession.
Treason
Taken prisoner after the uprising, executed at Tower Green for treason
Wyatt Rebellion
Is executed after Wyatt's rising makes Jane Grey dangerous.
Wyatt Rebellion
Guildford Dudley is executed after the Wyatt Rebellion makes Jane Grey politically dangerous.
Wyatt Rebellion
Is executed because the rebellion renews succession fears.
Wyatt Rebellion
Lady Jane Grey is executed after her father's support for the Wyatt Rebellion.
Wyatt Rebellion
Authorises Lady Jane Grey's execution after Wyatt's rebellion.
Execution of Henry Grey
Henry Grey is beheaded after joining the rebellion against Mary's Spanish marriage and reviving the danger posed by his daughter's claim.
Wyatt Rebellion
Is executed after joining the rebellion against Mary.
Wyatt Rebellion
Henry Grey is executed for supporting the Wyatt Rebellion against Mary's Spanish marriage.
Arrest of Elizabeth I
Questioned for 3 weeks in Whitehall, no links found between Elizabeth & the rebellion
Henry Grey Captured after Wyatt Rising
Henry Grey is captured after joining the rebellion against Mary's Spanish marriage and attempting to raise support in the Midlands.
James Croft Arrested after Wyatt Conspiracy
James Croft is arrested for involvement in the wider conspiracy intended to organise regional risings against Queen Mary's government.
Nicholas Throckmorton Arrested after Wyatt Rising
Nicholas Throckmorton is arrested and sent for trial after the government alleges that he helped coordinate the conspiracy behind Wyatt's rebellion.
William Thomas Arrested in Wyatt Aftermath
William Thomas is arrested during the investigation into plots against Mary and is accused of involvement in plans for political violence.
Wyatt Rebellion
Flees abroad after the western rising fails.
Wyatt Rebellion
Is imprisoned after the rebellion collapses.
Wyatt Rebellion
His failed rising helps seal Lady Jane Grey's fate.
Wyatt Rebellion
Is imprisoned for involvement in the rebellion.
Wyatt Rebellion
Is imprisoned and later tried for treason.
Wyatt Rebellion
The rebellion ruins the Wyatt family, which loses lands and Allington Castle.
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