19. Marys Marriage To Philip Flashcards
Why was it a necessity that Mary should marriage?
So Catholic legacy was secured
How old was Mary?
37
Who were Mary’s two realistic candidates?
Edward Courtenay, Earl of Devon or Philip Of Spain
Who was Edward Courtenay supported by?
Gardiner
Who was Philip supported by?
Paget
What was Edward Courtenay’s advantage?
He was related to the Plantagenets
Who were the Plantagenets?
The English royal dynasty that held the throne from Henry II in 1154 to Richard III in 1485
What was Philip’s advantage?
- His father, Charles V, offered moral support through Mary’s life.
-the marriage would bring England close to the Habsburgs
Who were the Habsburgs?
The European royal family to whom Mary was related (Charles V was Catherine of Aragons nephew)
What were the disadvantages of Edward Courtenay?
He lacked courtly skills and Mary never liked him
When did Mary raise the issue with the council?
27 October 1553
What did Mary announce to the council in October 1553?
She planned to marry Philip
Why was the decision of whom she should marry up to Mary?
Royal marriage was considered a matter of royal prerogative
Who didn’t support Mary’s marriage to Philip?
The House of Commons
What did the House of Commons do as a result of Mary’s announcement of her marrying Philip?
They issued a petition, which Mary ignored
When was the marriage treaty presented to the council?
7 December 1553
When was the marriage treaty approved?
January 1554
What did the marriage treaty outline?
-an heir of the marriage would inherit England and the Low Countries but not Spain
-Philip was not allowed to take the queen or any children out of the country without the permission of the nobility
-Philip was given the title of the King but was to exercise none of the power that went with the title
-no foreigners were permitted to hold English offices
-if Mary predeceased Philip then he would have no claim on the English crown
-England was to upload the treaties of 1543 and 1546 with the Netherlands
-England was not to be involved in or pay the cost towards any of Philip’s wars
What were the treaties of 1543 and 1546 with the Netherlands?
States that the former would come to the aid of the latter with 6000 men if the Netherlands were invaded by France
When did the couple first meet?
23 July 1554
When did the couple marry?
2 days after they met, 25 July 1554
Where did the couple marry?
Winchester cathedral
What did Philip think of Mary?
He wasn’t particularly enamoured by her so he spent as little time in England as possible
How many years older than Philip was Mary?
Mary was 11 years older
How many children came from the marriage?
Although Mary had a phantom pregnancy, no children resulted from the marriage
What did Philip do despite the terms of the marriage treaty?
He requested naval supplies and support from England, which eventually drew England into war with France
How much influence in government did Philip have?
Although the treaty limited his power, he could still exert some influence
What is an example of Philip exerting his influence on government?
He helped to negotiate Cardinal Pole’s return to England as papal legate in 1554
What was the marriage a contributing factor in?
Wyatt’s rebellion
