jun 23, 1536 - Parliament passes the Second Succession Act
Description:
The Second Succession Act was created following the conviction and execution of Anne Boleyn, and removed both her daughter, Elizabeth I, and Mary I, Henry's daughter by his first wife, from the line of succession. It superseded the First Succession Act, which had declared Mary to be illegitimate and Elizabeth to be heir presumptive. This new act declared that Elizabeth was also a bastard. As a result, Henry was left without any legitimate child to inherit the throne after his death, although this would change upon the birth of Edward VI in October 1537Added to timeline:
Date:
jun 23, 1536
Now
~ 490 years ago