Arrest of Elizabeth I
Saved from execution by Philip who wants a hold over England should Mary die childless
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1554 in England — Page 5
Explore 190 historical events and records for England in 1554.
Historical records for England in 1554
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Arrest of Elizabeth I
Imprisoned for 3 months. Convinced she will be executed, asks for a French swordsman with a sharp sword
Arrest of Williams
Give control of Princess Elizabeth
Bishop
Appointed Bishop of Lincoln
Cardinal
Appointed Papal Legate to Queen Mary on her accession to the throne
Chief Justice
Appointed Chief Justice of the Common Pleas
Death of John Rogers
The first of many to be executed for heresy in an attempt to restore Catholicism
Discovery of Guinea
Makes his 1st expedition to Guinea
Dismissal
Dismissed from all offices by Queen Mary for supporting Queen Jane & goes into hiding
Divorce
Divorces Catherine Grey after Jane Greys execution
Elizabeth Question
Philip considers Elizabeth's importance if Mary dies childless
Execution
Lady Jane Grey, Nortumberlands nine day puppet Queen, is executed
Execution
Saved from execution by Philip who wants a hold over England should Mary die childless
Execution
Divorces Catherine Grey after Jane Greys execution
Execution
The first of many to be executed for heresy in an attempt to restore Catholicism
Exile on the Continent
Foxe leaves England during the Marian restoration of Catholicism and begins a period of Protestant exile.
Marriage Treaty Defines Children's Inheritance
The marriage settlement defines rights for any children of Mary and Philip while restricting Philip's independent authority over England.
Peerage
Created Baron of Effingham
Peerage
Created the Duke of Norfolk, 4th
Reform of Parliament
Parliament will scrap the anti-papal laws if land is not returned to the Church
Speaker of House of Commons
Appointed Speaker of the House of Commons
Speaker of House of Commons
Appointed Speaker of the House of Commons
Wyatt Rebellion
Supports Mary I's government during the Wyatt Rebellion crisis.
Wyatt Rebellion
Assists royal efforts against Wyatt's supporters in Kent.
Wyatt Rebellion
Is sent by Mary to confront Wyatt, but many troops defect at Rochester.
Wyatt Rebellion
Faces Wyatt's rebellion against her marriage to Philip of Spain.
Wyatt Rebellion
Uses the rebellion's defeat to strengthen her authority.
Wyatt Rebellion
Orders Elizabeth detained while links to Wyatt's rebellion are investigated.
Wyatt Rebellion
Goes into exile after involvement in Protestant opposition.
Wyatt Rebellion
Takes exile after involvement in the Wyatt Rebellion.
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