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1559 in England — Page 3
Explore 107 historical events and records for England in 1559.
Historical records for England in 1559
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Protestant Prayer Book
The Protestant Prayer Book of 1552 is re-introduced, the black rubric is omitted
Reform of Church Governance
Begins to restore the predominant position of the Church of England.
Reform of Church Governance
Elizabeth becomes the "Supreme Governor" not the "Head" of the Church of England
Reform of Church Governance
Enforces the Protestant religion by law.
Reform of Church Governance
Issues a proclamation permitting certain parts of the service to be read in English.
Reform of Church Governance
Supreme power is vested in the Crown.
Reform of Church Governance
The Act of Uniformity is passed, the worst penalty is imprisonment.
Reform of Church Worship
The Act of Uniformity, restores the 2nd Edwardian Prayer Book.
Reform of Church Worship
The Protestant Prayer Book of 1552 is re-introduced, the black rubric is omitted.
Reform of Church-State Relations
The Act of Supremacy, Mary's legislation is swept away.
Return to England
Foxe returns to England after the accession of Elizabeth I.
Royal Favourite
Dudley becomes a leading courtier and favourite of Elizabeth I
Speaker of House of Commons
Appointed Speaker of the House of Commons
State Papers Organized
Cecil begins organizing the new queen's correspondence and state papers
Supremacy
Begins to restore the predominant position of the Church of England.
Supremacy
Enforces the Protestant religion by law.
Supremacy
Issues a proclamation permitting certain parts of the service to be read in English.
Supremacy
Supreme power is vested in the Crown.
Supremacy
The Act of Supremacy, Mary's legislation is swept away.
Supremacy
The Act of Uniformity is passed, the worst penalty is imprisonment.
Supremacy
The Act of Uniformity, restores the 2nd Edwardian Prayer Book.
Supremacy
The Protestant Prayer Book of 1552 is re-introduced, the black rubric is omitted.
Supreme Governor
Appointed Supreme Governor of the Church
The Book of Homilies
Publication of "The Injunctions". Publication of "The Book of Homilies", for use in the pulpit
The Injunctions
Publication of "The Injunctions". Publication of "The Book of Homilies", for use in the pulpit
Treaty of Cateau-Cambresis
Present at the peace negotiations between England and France which led to the Treaty of Cateau-Cambresis of 1559. He personally informed Elizabeth of its ratification
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