25. Factional Conflict Between Paget And Gardiner Flashcards
How many members were on Mary’s privy council?
50
Why was Mary’s privy council large?
She had brought in her own supporters but also kept many experienced administrators from Edward’s regime
Why didn’t the large privy council make it inefficient?
-it was rare for all councillors to be present
-committees were established in 1554 which allowed for greater focus
-in 1555 an ‘inner council’ was established
What was paget seen as?
A Protestant reformer and a Catholic conservative
Who was paget?
An experienced administrator willing to serve under Mary, but was opposed to religious extremism
Who was Gardiner?
A Catholic bishop who had been Henry VII’s secretary and was Mary I’s Lord chancellor
What happened to Gardiner under Edward?
He was excluded from the council and at one point imprisoned for his religious convictions
What advice did Paget give on making England Catholic?
He advised her to be cautious
What advice did Gardiner give on making England Catholic?
He advised her to press on with a Catholic religious settlement as quickly as possible
What advice did Paget give on giving bishops power ?
He prevented Gardiner’s suggestion
What advice did Gardiner give on giving bishops power?
He wanted bishops to have greater powers under the heresy laws
Who did Gardiner support for Mary’s husband?
Courtenay
Who did Paget support for Mary’s husband?
Philip
What advice did Gardiner give about elizabeth?
He said Mary should execute elizabeth after Wyatt’s rebellion
What advice did paget give about elizabeth?
He said elizabeth shouldn’t be executed
