7 - the lady jane grey affair

Question 1

reasons why the Lady Jane Grey plot was not for political reasons

Answer 1

• Edward’s health was fine in 1553, when Guildford Dudley married Lady Jane Grey
• Northumberland had little to gain at the time
• he’d only become father-in-law to the queen once there’d been a change to Edward’s Devise

Question 2

reasons why the Lady Jane Grey plot was for religious reasons

Answer 2

• Edward was a strong Protestant & didn’t want Catholic Mary on throne
• Northumberland (Protestant) likely to be excluded by Mary
• those who gained land from Dissolution likely to support him (possibility of losing land under Catholic ruler)

Question 3

How did Mary succeed despite the Lady Jane Grey affair?

Answer 3

• able to flee to East Anglia
• gained support of Privy Council through proclamations & letters of summons
• asked Charles V for help -> possibility of civil war (swayed Privy Council)
• Northumberland forced to leave London & face Mary himself (many changed views while he was away)
• some of his own force deserted him & joined Mary

Question 4

aftermath of Lady Jane Grey affair

Answer 4

• enthusiasm when Mary entered London
• some feared instability so supported legitimate ruler
• placed Northumberland’s supporters in a difficult position
• Mary showed leniency (considered her position weak? needed support?)

Question 5

Mary’s treatment of Northumberland & his supporters

Answer 5

• Northumberland executed
• Lady Jane Grey & Guildford Dudley executed
• Gardiner & Norfolk released from jail
• Paget appointed to Privy Council