September 6 – Martin Luther sends a pamphlet to the pope
On this day in Tudor history, 6th September 1520, in the reign of King Henry VIII, the famous…
Reformation
April 8 – A cat dressed as a priest and the Second Martin
On this day in history, 8th April 1554, there was an act of religious defiance in London. Someone…
3 January – Martin Luther is excommunicated, and two very different days for Anne of Cleves
On this day in Tudor history, 3rd January 1521, Pope Leo X excommunicated Reformer, German priest and professor…
6 March 1536 – The Dissolution of the Monasteries
In February 1536, a parliament which has become known as “The Reformation Parliament” was recalled and met until…
6 October 1536 – William Tyndale’s Execution
The 6th October 1536 is the traditional date given for the execution of reformer, scholar and Bible translator,…
2 October 1528 – This book is for me and all kings to read
On 2nd October 1528 The Obedience of the Christian Man and How Christian Rulers Ought to Govern was…
23 March 1534 – Parliament Passes the First Act of Succession
On this day in 1534, the First Act of Succession was passed by Parliament. It vested the succession…