Explore 76 historical events from 1540–1549.
Thomas Cromwell was an English statesman and lawyer who served as chief minister to King Henry VIII from 1534 until mid-1540, at which time he was beheaded on Henry's orders, a los…
Thomas Cromwell, English lawyer and politician, Chancellor of the Exchequer (born 1495)
Thomas Abel was an English priest who was martyred during the reign of Henry VIII. The place and date of his birth are unknown.
Thomas Abel, English priest and martyr (born 1497)
Robert Barnes was an English reformer and martyr.
Robert Barnes, English martyr and reformer (born 1495)
Henry VIII was King of England and Ireland from 22 April 1509 until his death in 1547.
King Henry VIII of England had his chief minister Thomas Cromwell executed for treason and heresy.