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Absolutism of England

By CaraleaLynn
  • Henry VIII is king of England
    Jan 1, 1509

    Henry VIII is king of England

    Henry VIII is crowned king of England in 1509 and marries Catherin of Aragon and they have a daughter named mary.They soon divorce becasue Henry didnt have a son.
  • Period: Jan 1, 1509 to

    The early 1500's to the mid 1600's

  • Henry marries Anne Boleyn
    Jan 1, 1533

    Henry marries Anne Boleyn

    Henry and Anne together have a daughter named Elizabeth. Anne is charged with treason and executed.
  • Henry marries Jane Seymour
    Jan 1, 1537

    Henry marries Jane Seymour

    Henry finally gets the son hes been waiting for named Edward. Jane soon dies a few weeks later due to complications during pregnancy.
  • All children will eventually rule England
    Jan 1, 1547

    All children will eventually rule England

    All children will at least rule with different beliefs. Edward(protestant), Mary(catholic), Elizabeth(anglican- both catholic and protestant)
  • Jan 1, 1547

    Henry VIII dies.

    Henrys death was either from illness or syphilis.
  • James I becomes king of England

    James I becomes king of England

    James believed in Divine Right of Kings as he has struggles with Parliament. His struggles were money for war and religion.
  • The bible was translated

    The bible was translated

    The bible translated by James is the most reverenced Bible in the English Language for 400 years.
  • Charles I becomes king of England

    Charles I becomes king of England

    King Charles rules with divine right, but still has problems with Parliament. Parliament refuses to fund wars so they tax England for money. Charles dismisses Parliament on and off.
  • Religious policies cause problems

    Religious policies cause problems

    Scots plan to invade England in which they call Parliament for money. No money is for the king, but instead they limit Charles I power.

  • Attempts are made to arrest 5 members of Parliament

    After attempts were made to arrest 5 members of Parliament they escape and London is furious. A mob startrs outside the palace as Charles I leaves London and raises an army in Northern England.