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Henry VIII's life

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  • Jun 28, 1491

    1491

    Henry VIII born at Greenwich Palace (June 28th)
  • Jul 17, 1501

    1501 -1502

    Prince Arthur and Catherine of Aragon married and then died within a year
  • May 27, 1509

    1509

    marriage between Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon
  • Jul 14, 1516

    1516

    Mary, only surviving child of Henry and Catherine, was born
  • Jun 17, 1527

    1527

    probable year that Henry VIII decided to annul his marriage to Catherine.
  • Sep 15, 1529

    1529

    : There was a failure to reach an agreement over the annulment of the marriage between Cardinal Wolsey and Cardinal Campeggio. The case was moved to Rome. The year in which Wolsey lost power. The year in which the Reformation Parliament first sat – one of seven sittings. Anti-clericalism was rife in this Parliament.
  • Apr 23, 1530

    1530

    an attempt was made to win the support of European universities for Henry’s case for an annulment. Thomas Cromwell joined Henry’s Royal Council. ‘Collectanea satis copiosa’ – evidence against the Pope’s powers – was compiled.
  • Aug 17, 1531

    1531

    Henry VIII became ‘head of the Church in England and Wales as far as the word of God allows.’
  • Sep 19, 1532

    1532

    ‘Supplication against the Ordinances’ drawn up by the House of Commons. This led to the Submission of the Clergy by Convocation’. Cranmer appointed Archbishop of Canterbury. The Act in Restraint of Annates was introduced which stopped all but 5% of payments by newly appointed senior clergy to the Pope. It came into effect in 1533.
  • Jan 25, 1533

    1533

    Henry secretly married Anne Boleyn (January 25th). Marriage between Henry and Catherine of Aragon was annulled in April by Cranmer. Act in Restraint of Appeals introduced. Anne was crowned queen on May 31st. Elizabeth was born on September 7th
  • Jun 17, 1534

    1534

    Pope Clement VII ruled that Henry’s marriage to Catherine of Aragon was valid. The Act of Supremacy was introduced. Thomas Cromwell was appointed day-to-day controller of the Church.
  • May 17, 1535

    1535

    John Fisher and Thomas More executed
  • Oct 13, 1537

    1537

    The ‘Bishops’ Book’ was published. Edward born; Jane Seymour died (October)
  • Aug 12, 1538

    1538

    the first publication of the English translation of the Bible. Second set of Injunctions issued by Cromwell. These ‘discouraged’ specific Roman Catholic ‘superstitions’.
  • Nov 17, 1539

    1539

    The Act of Six Articles was issued, which reaffirmed most Catholic beliefs.
  • Jul 10, 1540

    1540

    Marriage to Anne of Cleves (January). It was annulled in July. Thomas Cromwell was arrested (June 10th) and executed (July 28th). Marriage to Catherine Howard (July)
  • Jun 20, 1541

    1541

    Henry made King of Ireland (June)
  • Feb 18, 1542

    1542

    Catherine Howard executed (February)
  • Jul 18, 1543

    1543

    the ‘King’s Book’ was published, which has been used to provide evidence that Henry still supported Catholicism. Marriage to Catherine Parr (July)
  • Jan 28, 1547

    1547

    Henry VIII died (January 28th) aged 57. His reign had lasted 37 years and 8 months.