Bishop Gilbert Burnet's "History of the Reformation in the Church of Eng...


PART 1—BOOK 1: Summary of Henry VIII’s reign till the opening of the divorce (technically, the annulment) is initiated. Henry accedes to the throne, 22 Apr 1509 and, in short order, three years, runs the treasury into the red. Coming off the Lancaster-Yorkist civil war, a male heir is important for national unity. France, Spain, Portugal, Rome, Germany and England—all in tensions shiftingly. Emperor Maxmilian dies 12 Feb 1519 and Charles V is elected Emperor on 5 Jul 1519. The Emperor comes to England, 26 May 1520. Also, 1522? This raises Henry's estimation in the nation's eyes as well as plays to Henry's endogenic and Adamic vanity. Wolsey, with the same pride problem, is angling for the Papacy. Leo X died 1 Dec 1521 with Adrian rising for a short rule (9 Jan 1522-14 Sept 1523). Clement VII comes to the throne 19 Nov 1523. Charles V besieges Rome keeping the Pope prisoner for six months, 6 May 1527.

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