March 1557MarriageElizabeth I
Philip II visits England to arrange marriage between Elizabeth I & Emmanuel Philibert
Historical records for England in 1557, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Philip II visits England to arrange marriage between Elizabeth I & Emmanuel Philibert
Mary commits England to war against France in alliance with Spain
Mary declares war on France in support of Philip of Spain
Philip II persuades his wife Mary I to declare war on France
Philip II leaves England never to return
Philip II persuades Mary to support Spain by declaring war on France
Mary declares war on France in alliance with Philip II of Spain
Philip leaves England after securing English entry into the war
Philip II leaves England and does not return before Mary's death
Death of Anne of Cleaves
Pembroke commands English troops supporting Spain against France
English troops support Spanish operations against France
Clinton takes part in Lord Pembrokes expedition & fights with Spanish forces at the Battle of Saint Quentin
Calais becomes vulnerable as French forces prepare a winter attack
Philip II returns to England for 3 months, England makes war with France
Appointed Bishop of Lincoln
Buried in Westminster Abbey
Mary’s church promotes Catholic instruction through parish clergy.
Appointed Chief Justice of the King's Bench
Pole’s programme stresses residence, preaching and clerical standards.
Dismissed by the Queen for too much preaching & education of the Clergy
Deprived of legate authority
Appointed Lord Deputy of Ireland
Appointed Lord Privy Seal, 3rd term
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