1. Royal Authority under Mary Flashcards
What happened to Northumberland’s plan for Lady Jane Grey to succeed the throne (his Devyse)?
It failed
Members of the Council decided to proclaim Mary as queen on 19th July 1553.
Northumberland did the same on 20th July.
How did Mary’s actions lead to the failure of Northuberland’s Devyse?
Mary gathered Catholic supporters and nobles from Norfolk.
She acted quickly and gained support from nobility, gentry and ordinary citizens.
How did Northumberland’s actions lead to the failure of his Devyse?
Many believed his support for Lady Jane Grey was an attempt to hold onto power as she was his son’s wife.
His actions were illegal and upset even some of his own supporters on the council.
He had little positive support amongst his colleagues.
When did Mary acceed the throne?
July 1553
How did English people view the succession of Mary I?
It was greeted favourably.
Her aims in the restoration of the Catholic faith increased her popularity.
What problems were there upon Mary’s succession?
Religious divisions
She was Catholic but England was largely protestant.
She had not been brought up to rule.
Many of her trusted supporters had little experience in Government.
She had to rely on the supporters of her half-brother who had opposing ideas for religious reforms.
How many councillors did Mary appoint during her reign?
50
This small group was dominated by experienced figures.
It included churchmen who had been excluded from influence during Edward’s reign.
How did Mary view her councillors?
She was never at ease with her councillors
Mary relied on the advice of both her husband (from 1554) Philip of Spain and Simon Renard who was an ambassador of her cousin and father-in-law.
What opposition did Mary face from Parliament?
About 80 MPs opposed her changes to religious legislation.
A bill in 1555 to allow the seizure of property of Protestant exiles was defeated.
Mary also quarrelled with parliament over the issue of succession.
