Birth of Robert Dudley
Birth of Robert Dudley, son of Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester and his lover Douglas Sheffield, daughter of William Howard, 1st Baron Howard of Effingham
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1574 in England
Explore 12 historical events and records for England in 1574.
Historical records for England in 1574
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August
Bristol Anglo-Spanish Settlement
Concludes a settlement with Spain designed to resolve commercial seizures and normalise trade after several years of Anglo-Spanish tension.
Bristol Damage Claims Settlement
Helps negotiate compensation for property seized during the earlier commercial dispute between England and Spanish interests.
Royal Visit
Visits Bristol during a royal progress through western England.
September
Arrest of Duke of Alencon
The Duke of Alencon is arrested in France for plotting against his brother Charles IX
death of Charles IX throws Anglo-French relations into confusion
The death of Charles IX throws Anglo-French relations into confusion
Marriage
The Duke of Alencon is arrested in France for plotting against his brother Charles IX
Other events (month unknown)
Birth of Anne of Denmark
Birth of Anne of Denmark, daughter of Frederick II of Denmark & Norway
Chief Justice
Appointed Chief Justice of the King's Bench
Conversion
The 1st Douai Priests land in England. Sends Catholic missionary priests to England from the Spanish Netherlands
Earl Marshal
Appointed Earl Marshal of Ireland by Elizabeth I
Marriage
The Duke of Alencon is arrested in France for plotting against his brother Charles IX. Courted by the Duke of Alencon after his brother Anjou succeeds in France as Henry III
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