King Henry VIII's Early Reign

By smtalkington
  • Jun 28, 1491

    Henry is Born

    Henry is born in Greenwich, London, England, United Kingdom
  • Apr 21, 1509

    Henry VIII Takes the Throne

    Henry takes the throne after his father, Henry VII dies
  • Nov 1, 1515

    Thomas Wosely is Appointed Chancellor and Cardinal

    Wosely is appointed a Cardinal and Chancelor
  • Jun 20, 1520

    Henry VIII holds peace talks with Francis I at the Field of the Cloth of Gold

    Henry negociated with Francis I of France to try to gain support against Charles V.
  • Jul 10, 1527

    Henry Seeks a Divorce From Catherine of Aragon

    Henry seeked a divorce from Catherine from the pope.
  • Oct 17, 1529

    Thomas Moore Becomes Chancellor and Begins to Cut Ties to the Catholic Church

    Thomas Moore is appointed to chancellor and with Henry's permission, tried to cut ties with the Cathilic church.