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1 day ago · Cromwell was arrested at a Council meeting at Westminster on 10 June 1540 and accused of various charges. "Cromwell may have been arrested for his promotion of religious reformation, but few could doubt that Henry was also punishing Cromwell for the humiliation of his latest marriage."
3 days ago · It is difficult to say whether these feats were the work of the king or his chief minister, Thomas Cromwell. The will was probably Henry’s and the parliamentary means his minister’s, but, whoever was responsible, by 1547 England had come a long way on the road of Reformation.
1 day ago · Cromwell was as ambitious as he was ruthless—and he was maybe the worst person to have around when Henry took a turn for the worse. The Tudors (2007–2010), Showtime Networks 46.
1 day ago · Along with his brother Henry, Cromwell had kept a smallholding of chickens and sheep, selling eggs and wool to support himself, his lifestyle resembling that of a yeoman farmer. In 1636 Cromwell inherited control of various properties in Ely from his uncle on his mother's side, and his uncle's job as tithe-collector for Ely Cathedral.
4 days ago · Hears Cromwell has since written to the sheriffs for the same; and reminds him that last year he (Audeley) had such a grant, but abstained from using it, when Cromwell promised not to interrupt him again. Has few advancements for his servants, Cromwell has many; begs he may enjoy the grant. Humble commendations to the King and Queen.
2 days ago · 73. [Cromwell to Henry VIII.] R. O. Sends the patent granted by the King and his predecessor to Sir Ric. Weston, under treasurer of the Exchequer. Yesterday a bill passed the Commons that no person shall keep more than 2,000 sheep, and that the eighth part of every man's land, who is a farmer, shall be put in tillage.
3 days ago · The Death, Funeral Order, and Procession, of His Highness the most Serene and most Illustrious Oliver Cromwell, late Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland, and Ireland, and the Dominions and Territories thereunto belonging.
