Accession and Coronation Flashcards
1
Q
What was E’s relationship w/ Thomas Seymour?
A
- Duke of Somerset, Edward Seymour = Lord Protector for King Edward
- Edward’s younger brother = Thomas Seymour = married Catherine Parr
- TS jealous of power of ES = flirted w/ E at Chelsea Manor
2
Q
How did the relationship w/ Seymour affect E?
A
- Catherine Parr died after giving birth = rumours TS to marry E
- ES saw marriage rumour as threat to own power
- TS arrested, accused of high treason and executed
- E feared her own life = claimed wasn’t a part of plans = accepted after investigations
- E (14) emotionally affected = always cautious of men (why she never married?)
3
Q
Why was E in trouble under Mary’s reign?
A
- Wyatts Rebellion = plot to overthrow M + place E on throne
- E not involved in plot BUT arrested - taken to Tower of London
- M refused to see E = E remained in Tower 2 months, then taken to a country house in Oxfordshire and under house arrest for remainder of M’s reign
4
Q
What issues did E face when she became queen?
A
- Religious divide
- Poor economy
- Poor nobility = lack of funds meant not effective or united
- High crime rates
- Social unrest
- Threat of the French King (Auld Alliance = French-Scottish relationship)
5
Q
Who were the key appointments on her Council?
A
- Of M’s Privy Councilors, 11 of 30 reappointed
- Marquess of Winchester (Lord Treasurer since 1550)
- E appointed 9 new councilors
- Appointed Sir William Cecil as Principal Secretary (served next 40 years)
- Nicholas Bacon (Cecil’s brother-in-law) = Lord Keeper
6
Q
How was E’s coronation greeted?
A
- January 1559
- Much more joyful than M’s
- E welcomed wholeheartedly by citizens in her procession through city
