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Period: Mar 6, 1491 to Mar 6, 1547
Henry VIII
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Jun 28, 1491
Henry VIII is born
Henry VIII is born at Greenwich Palace -
Mar 6, 1501
Prince Arthur and Catherine of Aragon married
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Mar 6, 1502
Prince Arthur died
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Mar 6, 1505
Papal dispensation for Henry’s marriage to Catherine granted
Papal dispensation for Henry’s marriage to Catherine granted -
Apr 21, 1509
Henry VII died
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Jun 11, 1509
marriage between Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon
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Mar 6, 1516
Mary was born
Mary, only surviving child of Henry and Catherine, was born -
Mar 6, 1527
Henry decides to annul
Henry VIII decided to annul his marriage to Catherine -
Mar 6, 1528
Henry joins an alliance
Henry VIII joined an alliance with Francis I and Clement VII against Charles V -
Mar 6, 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 s
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. -
Mar 6, 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.
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. -
Mar 6, 1531
Henry VIII became ‘head of the Church in England and Wales as far as the word of God allows.’
Henry VIII became ‘head of the Church in England and Wales as far as the word of God allows.’ -
Mar 6, 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 paymen
‘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 6, 1533
Henry secretly married Anne Boleyn
Henry secretly married Anne Boleyn. 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. -
Jan 28, 1547
Henry VIII dies
Henry VIII died (January 28th) aged 57. His reign had lasted 37 years and 8 months.