9.6 - QE Govt - QE + Marriage + Succession Flashcards
What was the assumption with Elizabeth and marriage in 1558?
That she would marry
WHY WAS THERE SO MUCH PRESSURE ON ELIZABETH TO MARRY?
WHY WAS THERE SO MUCH PRESSURE ON ELIZABETH TO MARRY?
What happened in October 1562 which created unease about the issue of succession?
Elizabeth nearly died of smallpox
What happened in 1566 which eased the pressure on Elizabeth to name an heir?
Mary Queen of Scots gave birth to a son, James
What did William Cecil want Elizabeth to do?
Marry to secure the crown
What did Cecil claim say in 1573 about Elizabeth not marrying or naming a successor?
That it causes dangers
WHY WAS ROBERT DUDLEY AN UNSUITABLE MATCH FOR ELIZABETH?
WHY WAS ROBERT DUDLEY AN UNSUITABLE MATCH FOR ELIZABETH?
What was Dudley appointed within 6 months of Elizabeth’s reign?
Master of the House
What were 2 reasons Elizabeth could not marry Dudley?
- Family had a poor reputation (father + g.father executed as traitors in 1553)
- Rumoured that he murdered his wife Amy Robsart in 1560
Who drew up a list of reasons in 1566 as to why Elizabeth should not marry Dudley?
William Cecil
MARRIAGE SUITORS FROM OUTSIDE ENGLAND
MARRIAGE SUITORS FROM OUTSIDE ENGLAND
Who was Mary’s husband, a potential suitor for Elizabeth to ensure that the Spanish-English alliance was strong?
Philip II
When did Elizabeth reject Philip’s offer?
1559
Why did Elizabeth reject Philip’s offer in 1559?
She claimed she could not accept a papal dispensation as she did not recognise the authority of the pope
What member from the Habsburg family other than Philip was a potential suitor or Elizabeth?
Archduke Charles
Why did William Cecil revive the idea of a marriage to Archduke Charles in 1564?
Partly as a result of Elizabeth’s illness and partly to undermine the position of Robert Dudley (Leicester)
What rival to Dudley other than Cecil backed marriage with Archduke Charles?
Duke of Norfolk
When did Elizabeth end the prospect of a marriage with Archduke Charles?
1567
Who did Leicester suggest as a marriage candidate?
Charles IX, French King, aged 15
When did the potential match with Charles IX end?
1571
