King Henry VIII

King Henry VIII is Born

Jun 28, 1491

On this day, King Henry VIII is born in Greenwich Palace in England to parents Henry VII and Catherine of York. This young prince will soon become the king of England, and a very influential king who not only had many wives and heirs, but also helped make peace with France. He also created the Anglican Church. (Henry VIII: King of England 1)

Colombus sails to Hispaniola

Aug 3, 1492

On this day, Colombus begins his voyage to Hispaniola after receiving funding from Spanish monarchs. Looking for a route to Asia, he accidently lands on the island of Hispaniola. Though this isn't the discovery he was looking for, he was one of the first people to discover this part of the New World and this place proved to have many valuable resources. (Briney 1)

Vasco da Gama travels around Africa to India

Jan 1, 1498

In this year, Vasco da Gama sails around the Cape of Good Hope on the southernmost oast of Africa, and then continues north to arrive in Calicut, India in 1498. he is received back in Portugal as a hero. This opened up a trading route for the explorers of western Europe. Discovering this route helped many explorers get to India to trade in the fastest possible way. (Vascoi da Gama 1)

Portugal establishes trading posts in India

Jan 1, 1500

In this year, Portugal establishes trading posts in Calicut, India. These trading posts would increase Portugal's connection to India. This event increased trade in Portugal and made trade even more powerful. the ties made would last a long time and help the POrtuguese continue their success in trade and shipbuilding. (Greeting India 1)

First slaves exported for work in the Americas

Jan 1, 1502

Juan de Cordoba is the first known person to send a slave to the New World. Spanish authorities permit him to do so. this shows the beginning of an era during this time. it shows how people were bringing new things to the New World and were changing because they discovered it. Sending slaves meant that they mean to do business in this new place. (Slavery Timeline 1501-1600 1)

Michelangelo begins to paint the Sistine Chapel

Jan 1, 1508

This year Michelangelo painstakingly begins painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. he would continue painting the beautiful frescoes for four years. The frescoes Michelangelo would create would attract people for many years and still attract millions of visitors today. (Cohen 1)

Coronation

Jun 24, 1509

Just before his eighteenth birthday, Henry is crowned the king of England. He succeeds his brother, Arthur. Henry will soon go on to be a great king, one who looked after his people and protected them. Had his brother not died, he might have never become king, but this turned out to be a good thing because Henry was a wise man who defended his country.(Henry VIII:King of England 1)

"Sweating sickness" breaks out

Jan 1, 1517

This great plague swept across England during this time, it was highly contagious and caused many deaths. Afraid he would catch the disease, this began Henry's moving about from palace to palace. This moving about would cause Henry to leave some autority to his friend and advisor, Thomas Wolsey, who stayed in London throughout this time and performed duties for the king. (Feuerlicht 39)

Wrote a pamphlet attacking Martin Luther

Jan 1, 1521

Nenry disagreed with the teachings of Martin Luther, an important religious figure during this time period. The pope was so impressed he named him "defender of the faith". This action showed that he was loyal to his Catholic faith at this time. However, his religion was driven by politics so he could keep up with the other reiging Christian monarchs at the time. His loyalty to Catholicism was only for a short time. (Beck 431)

Magellan's crew sails around the world

Jan 1, 1522

determined to find a better rout to Asia, Magellan set out to sail around the world. However he was killed in a battle before he finished the journey. his crew finished it for him, being the first crew to ever sail around the world. Though he did not succeed in finding a better route, Magellan changed everyone's understanding of the world. Cartographers also learned more about the shape and the size of the world. (Age of Exploration 1)

Henry asks the pope to annul his marriage

Jan 1, 1527

henry decides that he does not want to be married ti his first wife, Catherine of Aragon, any longer. He sends his advisor, Thomas Wolsey, along with many lawyers to convince him. The pope refuses his request. This refusal will lead Henry to create his very own religion, the Anglican Church, so he can get his divorce. Had the pope said yes, that would have never happened. (Thomas 99)

Henry makes the break with the pope

Jan 1, 1529

in this year, Henry finally decides to make the break with the pope. He creates his own faith and his subjects are no longer Catholic but Anglican, his new and improved religion. He was also allowed to get the divorce he wanted. This event is significant because the new faith changed other factors in England as well as their religion. It caused Henry to close all English monasteries.

Henry marries Anne Boleyn; daughter Elizabeth is born

Jan 1, 1533

Henry marries Anne Boleyn, who later that same year gives birth to his second daughter, Elizabeth. However, this was not the male heir he wanted. This event showed that Anne was not going to give Henry a son, and he needed to find someone who would. though he loved Elizabeth, he needed a male heir to secure the throne for his family. (Beck 431)

Closed all English monasteries

Jan 1, 1534

At this time because of his new faith, Henry closed down all the English monasteries, taking their land and wealth. these monasteries had covered twenty percent of the land in England, so this increased Henry's power and enlarged his treasury. The wealth that henry gains from this decision is significant, and wil help him with his future needs. Althought these monasteries were centers of learning, they needed to go to be able to make way for new faith with Henry as the official Head of the

Closed all English monasteries (continued)

Jan 1, 1534

Church of England. (Beck 431)

Henry has a son

Jan 1, 1537

Finally, Henry's third wife gave him the son he had desired. He was named Edward, and later when he ruled would be known as Edward VI. This event finally gave Henry the male heir he desperately wanted so his family could continue their royalty. This heir was the reason why he had divorced his first wife. (Beck 431)

Henry VIII dies

Jan 28, 1547

At two in the morning onjanuary 28th, 1547, King Henry VIII dies. The cause of his death may have been many things: ulcerated legs, his weight, and fevers that might have been malaria. Shorty after his death, Edward took the throne. He poves not to be a good ruler, and is suceeded by his half sister Mary. She also is not skilled with using her royalty. However, Henry's daughter Elizabeth was a very worthy queen and ruled for many years.