Thomas Cromwell

Profession: Lawyer and Statesman

Nationality:

Biography: Served as chief minister to King Henry VIII of England from 1532-1540.

Birthplace: Putney, England

Died: July 28, 1540
Cause of Death: Execution by

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Thomas Cromwell Backs The Wrong Horse
Thomas Cromwell became chief advisor to King Henry VIII and led the hunt for a new royal wife. Unfortunately for him he championed the cause of Anne of Cleves.
August 22, 1540

Historical Events

1534-04-15 Thomas Cromwell is appointed Chief Secretary to King Henry VIII of England
1536-04-21 Thomas Cromwell begins to plot Anne Boleyn's downfall while feigning illness
1540-06-10 Thomas Cromwell arrested in Westminster
1540-06-29 Former Lord Privy Seal and Chancellor of the Exchequer of England Thomas Cromwell indicted as a heretic

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