legislation

Henry VIII Crowned king

Event on 23rd April 1509 marking the beginning of Henry VIII's reign, seen as a symbol of freedom and the end of sadness due to HVII’s unpopularity.

Wolsey becomes Lord Chancellor

In 1515, Thomas Wolsey was appointed Lord Chancellor and Cardinal, known for his significant contributions to English law.

Act of Resumption

Enacted in 1515, this law aimed to reclaim lands that had been granted away.

Amicable Grant

A forced loan in 1525 that faced widespread opposition, leading to disorder and resistance.

Statute of Praemunire

Introduced in October 1529, this statute limited the Pope's interference in England and contributed to Wolsey's downfall.

Act of Supremacy

Passed in November 1534, this act declared Henry VIII as the head of the Church of England.

Act of Succession

Enacted in April 1534, this act declared Anne's son as the unchallenged heir and declared Mary a bastard.

Valor Ecclesiasticus

Published in 1535, this document justified the dissolution of monasteries.

Act for dissolution of smaller monasteries

Passed in March 1536, this act dissolved religious houses with an annual income less than £200.

Act of Six Articles

Enacted in 1539, this act affirmed conservative beliefs including the necessity of all seven sacraments for salvation.

Act of resumption

1515

how many cases heard Wolsey In court of chancery

7,526

hpw many cases heard by Wolsey in Star chamber

1,685

Quote by Cavendish about Wolsey

If i had served God as diligently as i have the king …’

Henry named Fidei Defensor

1521 (due to ‘in defence of 7 sacrements’)

Amicable Grant

1525