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28 Nov 1534 CE

The Act of Supremacy declares Herny VIII of England the head of the Church in England and not the Pope.
1535 CE

Thomas Cromwell and a team of inspectors compile the Valor Ecclesiasticus, a record of all the wealth and income of monastic institutions in England and Wales.
1536 CE

Henry VIII of England and Thomas Cromwell push a bill through Parliament which begins the Dissolution of the Monasteries in England and Wales.
Oct 1536 CE - Dec 1536 CE

The Pilgrimage of Grace, a popular uprising against religious changes made by Henry VIII of England, marches in the north of England.
1539 CE

Parliament passes an act to close all monasteries in England and Wales regardless of size.
Mar 1540 CE

Waltham Abbey in Essex is the last monastery to close in England.

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1530 CE 1540 CE

1534 CE: The Act of Supremacy declares Herny VIII of England the head of the Church in England and not the Pope.

1535 CE: Thomas Cromwell and a team of inspectors compile the Valor Ecclesiasticus, a record of all the wealth and income of monastic institutions in England and Wales.

1536 CE: Henry VIII of England and Thomas Cromwell push a bill through Parliament which begins the Dissolution of the Monasteries in England and Wales.

1536 CE: The Pilgrimage of Grace, a popular uprising against religious changes made by Henry VIII of England, marches in the north of England.

1539 CE: Parliament passes an act to close all monasteries in England and Wales regardless of size.

1540 CE: Waltham Abbey in Essex is the last monastery to close in England.

1530 CE