Execution of Thomas Plumtree
Thomas Plumtree is executed for serving as a Catholic chaplain during the Northern Rebellion against Elizabeth I.
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1570 in England
Explore 25 historical events and records for England in 1570.
Historical records for England in 1570
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January
February
Excommunication
Pope Pius V declares Elizabeth deposed & absolves Catholics from allegiance to her. Pius V issues the bull of excommunication against Elizabeth, "Regnas in Excelsis". Pius V excommunicates all catholics who support Elizabeth I, a fatwa against her
Papal Excommunication Challenges Settlement
Pius V excommunicates Elizabeth, intensifying the political connection between Catholic resistance and loyalty to the established English Church.
Pius V declares Elizabeth I a usurper
Pius V declares Elizabeth I a usurper
Succession
Pius V declares Elizabeth I a usurper
Battle against Hunsdon
Leonard Dacre leads several thousand supporters against Lord Hunsdon's royal force near the River Gelt, but the attack fails and Dacre flees toward Scotland.
April
Birth of Guy Fawkes
Birth of Guy Fawkes
Baptism
Baptised in the church of St. Michael le Belfrey
May
Arrest of George Talbot
Shrewsbury conducts Mary Queen of Scots to Chatsworth
August
Execution of John Felton
John Felton is executed for publishing the papal bull that declared Elizabeth I excommunicated.
October
Arrest of George Talbot
Cecil and Mildmay visit Chatsworth in October, and agree Marys removal to Sheffield Castle (Shrewsburys principal seat)
Other events (month unknown)
Actes and Monuments
Publication of "Book of Martyrs", published for a 2nd time
Acts and Monuments Second Edition
Foxe publishes a greatly expanded second edition of Acts and Monuments.
Ambassador
Appointed Ambassador of France
Archbishop
Appointed Archbishop of York
for a 2nd time
Publication of "Book of Martyrs", published for a 2nd time
Freeman of the Merchant Taylors Company
Speed becomes a freeman of the Merchant Taylors' Company.
Martyr Memory
Ridley becomes a lasting symbol of Protestant resistance under Mary.
Norfolk Considered For Royal Marriage
Ridolfi's project linked the replacement of Elizabeth I to a proposed marriage between Mary and the Duke of Norfolk.
Papal Excommunication Raises Security Fears
The papal excommunication of Elizabeth I heightened official concern about Catholic attempts to overthrow her government.
Peerage
Created Lord Burghley, 1st
Peerage
Created Earl of Pembroke, 2nd
Protestant Memory
Protestants remember Latimer as an Edwardian reform preacher.
Rebellion of Duke of Norfolk
Suppresses a northern Rebellion led by the Duke of Norfolk. Caused by the possible succession of Mary Queen of Scots to the English throne
Regency
Appoints Lord Darnleys father as Regent of Scotland
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