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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1533. This year saw 7 significant events. 1 notable figure was born.

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1533 Timeline

  1. England's King Henry VIII marries Anne Boleyn, his 2nd wife

    Anne Boleyn (1501 or 1507 – 19 May 1536) was Queen of England from 1533 to 1536, as the second wife of King Henry VIII.

  2. King Henry VIII of England & Catherine of Aragon's marriage declared null & void by authority English clergy not the Pop

    King Henry VIII of England & Catherine of Aragon's marriage declared null & void by authority English clergy not the Pope

  3. The Archbishop of Canterbury voids the marriage of King Henry VIII of England and Anne Boleyn

    Anne Boleyn (1501 or 1507 – 19 May 1536) was Queen of England from 1533 to 1536, as the second wife of King Henry VIII.

  4. Pope Clement VII excommunicates England's King Henry VIII

    Henry VIII (28 June 1491 – 28 January 1547) was King of England from 22 April 1509 until his death in 1547.

  5. Francisco Pizarro orders the death of the last Sapa Inca Emperor, Atahualpa

    The Inca Empire, officially known as the Realm of the Four Parts, was the largest empire in pre-Columbian America.

  6. Prince Henry of France (later Henry II) (14) marries Florentine noblewoman Catherine de' Medici (14) in Marseille

    Catherine de' Medici was an Italian Florentine noblewoman of the Medici family and Queen of France from 1547 to 1559 by marriage to King Henry II.

  7. Thomas Cranmer becomes Archbishop of Canterbury

    Thomas Cranmer (2 July 1489 – 21 March 1556) was a theologian, leader of the English Reformation and Archbishop of Canterbury during the reigns of Henry VIII, Edward VI and, for a short time, Mary I.

  8. William I of Orange is born

    William I of Orange, Dutch statesman and revolt leader, known for dutch statesman and revolt leader, was born on 1533-04-24.

Events

England's King Henry VIII marries Anne Boleyn, his 2nd wife

Anne Boleyn (1501 or 1507 – 19 May 1536) was Queen of England from 1533 to 1536, as the second wife of King Henry VIII.

King Henry VIII of England & Catherine of Aragon's marriage declared null & void by authority English clergy not the Pop

King Henry VIII of England & Catherine of Aragon's marriage declared null & void by authority English clergy not the Pope

The Archbishop of Canterbury voids the marriage of King Henry VIII of England and Anne Boleyn

Anne Boleyn (1501 or 1507 – 19 May 1536) was Queen of England from 1533 to 1536, as the second wife of King Henry VIII.

Pope Clement VII excommunicates England's King Henry VIII

Henry VIII (28 June 1491 – 28 January 1547) was King of England from 22 April 1509 until his death in 1547.

Francisco Pizarro orders the death of the last Sapa Inca Emperor, Atahualpa

The Inca Empire, officially known as the Realm of the Four Parts, was the largest empire in pre-Columbian America.

Prince Henry of France (later Henry II) (14) marries Florentine noblewoman Catherine de' Medici (14) in Marseille

Catherine de' Medici was an Italian Florentine noblewoman of the Medici family and Queen of France from 1547 to 1559 by marriage to King Henry II.

Thomas Cranmer becomes Archbishop of Canterbury

Thomas Cranmer (2 July 1489 – 21 March 1556) was a theologian, leader of the English Reformation and Archbishop of Canterbury during the reigns of Henry VIII, Edward VI and, for a short time, Mary I.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened in 1533?
In 1533, there were 7 significant historical events. Notable events include England's King Henry VIII marries Anne Boleyn, his 2nd wife, King Henry VIII of England & Catherine of Aragon's marriage declared null & void by authority English clergy not the Pop, The Archbishop of Canterbury voids the marriage of King Henry VIII of England and Anne Boleyn.
Who was born in 1533?
1 notable figure was born in 1533, including William I of Orange is born.

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