English Timeline

Renaissance timeline

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1485

1534

Beggining of Tudor Reign

Act of Supremacy

New Scientific Discoveries

Reign of Henry VIII Begins

1543

1509

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1588

1553

Spanish Armada

Reign of Mary I

Reign of Elizabeth I

Shakespearean Drama

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Late 1500s

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1603

James I

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Beginning of the Tudor Reign (1485)

Event: Henry VII becomes king after the Battle of Bosworth, ending the Wars of the Roses Significance: This marks the start of the Tudor dynasty and stabilizes England after years of civil war. Impact: Henry VII strengthens the monarchy, establishing a foundation for the powerful rule of his successors.

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Reign of Henry VIII (1509)

SIGNIFICANCE: - His desire for a male hier leads to his famous marriages and the English Reformation - The Act of Supremacy (1534) makes him the head of the Church of England IMPACT: - His religious reforms establish Protestantism in England - His reign strengthens the monarchy, making it more powerful and centralized

Henry VIII becomes king in 1509, known for his six marriages and his break with the Catholic Church

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"the king, our sovereign lord, his heirs and successors, kings of this realm, shall be taken, accepted, and reputed the only supreme head in earth of the Church of England"

The Act of Supremacy (1534)

EVENT: Parliament passes the Act of Supremacy, declaring Henry VIII as the Supreme Head of the Church of England. SIGNIFICANCE: This act formalizes England's break from the Catholic Church IMPACT: The move initiates the English Reformation, reducing the Pope's influence in England and setting the stage for Protestant reforms

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New Scientific Discoveries (1543)

EVENT: Coperinicus publishes De Revolutionibus Orbium Coelestium, introducing the heliocentric model.

SIGNIFICANCE: This challenges the geocentric view held by the Church IMPACT: Marks the beginning of a shift in scientific thinking, inspiring future discoveries in the Renaissance and beyond

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Reign of Mary I (1553-1558)

EVENT: Mary I, also known as "Bloody Mary," attempts to restore Catholicism in England. SIGNIFICANCE: Her policies lead to the Marian persecutions, where many Protestants are executed. IMPACT: Though her reign is brief, it highlights the religious tensions in England Ironically her actions reinforced Protestant beliefs and commitment.

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Reign of Elizabeth I (1558)

EVENT: Elizabeth I begins her reign promoting Protestantism and cultural growth. SIGNIFICANCE: Her rule is considered a Golden Age of English history IMPACT: The Elizabethan Era sees England become a dominant power and a center of Renaissance culture, fostering the arts, exploration, and literature

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Defeat of the Spanish Armada (1588)

EVENT: England's navy, led by Sir Francis Drake, defeats the Spanish Armada. SIGNIFICANCE: This victory secures England's indipendence from Spain's influence. IMPACT: It establishes England as a formidable naval power and enhances Elizabeth I's prestige

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The Shakespearean Drama (Late 1500s)

EVENT: In the late 1500s, William Shakespeare becomes a major figure in English theater, shaping the future of drama. SIGNIFICANCE: - Shakespeare's plays explore universal themes like love, power, and human nature, making them timeless. IMPACT: - Plays like Hamlet, Macbeth, and Romeo and Juliet continue to be performed worldwide. - His innovations in language and storytelling influence future generations of writers and playwrights.

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Reign of James I (1603)

Event: James I ascends to the English throne, uniting England and Scotland under one monarch for the first time. Significance: James I is the first of the Stuart dynasty and succeeds Elizabeth I, marking the end of the Tudor period. His rule brings relative stability but also tensions, particularly with Parliament, setting the stage for future conflicts. James I’s rule faces intense religious tension between Catholics and Protestants. Raised Protestant, James initially showed tolerance but later enforced strict anti-Catholic laws. The religious tension culminates in the Gunpowder Plot of 1605 Impact: Known for commissioning the King James Bible (1611), which has a lasting influence on English literature and Protestant religious practice. His policies, particularly his belief in the divine right of kings, lead to friction with Parliament, foreshadowing the later English Civil War.

Henry holding a rose and wearing the collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece, painted by an unknown Netherlandish artist, 1505