Reformation

England Reformation

  • Period: Jan 1, 1485 to Dec 1, 1509

    Reign of Henry VII

    Forged international relationships with the marriages of his children, created dynasties.
  • Sep 17, 1509

    Marriage to Catherine of Aragon

    Marriage to Catherine of Aragon
    Henry VIII married Catherine of Aragon, the Daughter of Ferdinand and Isabella in order to keep the alliance of England and Spain strong.
  • Period: Dec 31, 1509 to Dec 1, 1547

    Reign of Henry VIII

    The Second Son of Henry VII
  • Sep 17, 1527

    Henry VIII's quest for papal dispensation

    Henry VIII's quest for papal dispensation
    Henry believed he was being punished for his marriage to Catherine by God denying him a son. He appealed to the Pope to have the marriage annulled.
  • Sep 17, 1529

    Church of England

    Church of England
    Henry VIII decides he does not need to get permission from the bishop of Rome to have his marriage annulled. Uses Parliament to dissolve the authority of the pope and makes himself the supreme head of the Church of England.
  • Sep 17, 1533

    Where is my Heir?

    Where is my Heir?
    Henry VIII marries Anne Boleyn in hopes she will bear him a son.
  • Sep 17, 1536

    Dissolving English Monasteries

    Dissolving English Monasteries
    Henry VIII dissolves the monasteries in order to gain their wealth and land for England.
  • Period: Dec 31, 1547 to Dec 11, 1553

    Reign of Edward VI

    Only son of Henry VIII who became King at 9 years old, and died shortly because he was sickly.
  • Sep 17, 1549

    Act of Uniformity and First Book of Common Prayer

    Act of Uniformity and First Book of Common Prayer
    Edward passes the Act of Uniformity which was an act used to make religious worship across England consistent. First Book of Common Prayer introduced on Day of Pentecost. It is written in English, emphasizes the people's participation in the Eucharist, and requires the Bible to be read from cover to cover. Fast days are retained but saints' days are not.
  • Period: Feb 1, 1553 to Dec 1, 1558

    Reign of "Bloody Mary" Or Mary Tudor

    Mary Tutor becomes Queen after Edward dies, kills about 300 protestants in order to bring Catholicism back to England
  • Period: Jan 1, 1558 to

    Reign of Elizabeth I

    Longest Reign of any of the Tudors. Kept control of England by marrying the Country rather than a man. Brought Protestantism back to England. She kept a middle ground with the Protestants and Catholics in order to avoid religious conflict.