Timeline of British history (1500–1599)
This article presents a detailed timeline of events in the history of Britain until from 1500 AD until 1599 AD. For a narrative explaining the overall developments, see the related history of Britain.
Timeline of British history (1000 - 1499) Timeline of British history (1600-1699)
1500 AD - 1599 AD
- 1508 Henry VIII of England crowned and married to Catherine of Aragon
- 1521 Lutheran writings begin to circulate in England.
- 1525 Henry VIII seeks an annulment of his marriage, which is refused.
- 1526 Cardinal Wolsey orders the burning of Lutheran books.
- 1529 Henry VIII severs ties with Rome and declares himself head of the English church.
- 1535 Execution of Thomas More and Cardinal John Fisher.
- 1536 Execution of William Tindale
- 1547 Edward VI of England crowned King of England
- 1549 Prayer Book rebellion in south-west England
- August 8 1588 Spanish Armada destroyed