Henry VIII's Later Reign

By smtalkington
  • May 23, 1533

    Cardinal Wosely Divorces Henry and Catherine

    Wosely divorced Henry and his wife without the pope's permission. This was one of the first steps into creating the Church of England.
  • Nov 26, 1534

    The Act of Supremacy is Passed, Making Henry VIII the Head of the Church of England.

    The Act of Supremacy made Henry the leader of the Chruch of England; Starting it's long lifespan as a church.
  • Jan 1, 1535

    The First Full-English Bible is Finished Under the Reign of Henry

    Called the Coverdale Bible, this bible was the first full bible written in English.
  • Jan 1, 1536

    The Beginning of the Dissolution of Monasteries During the English Reformation

    Thomas Cromwell beings the dissolution of the monateries.
  • Jan 1, 1540

    The End of the Dissolution of Monasteries During the English Reformation

    The last monasteries were dissolved by Waltham Abbey
  • Jul 19, 1545

    Henry's Beloved Ship, the Mary Rose, Sinks While Fighting the French

    Henry's favorite ship in his fleet was the Mary Rose.
  • Jan 1, 1546

    Henry Begins to Get Very Sick

    His sickness is now believed to have been Syphillis and Cirrhosis.
  • Jan 28, 1547

    King Henry VIII Dies at the Age of 55

    Henry died in the Palace of Whitehall, London, United Kingdom.