Basic Tudor Facts Flashcards
Who was first Tudor monarch. When did reign
Henry VII … Between1485 and 1509
When did Henry VIII reign
1509 - 1547
How many wives did Henry VIII have ?
6
When did Edward reign ?
1547 - 1553
Who was lady Jane Grey
Jane grey was granddaughter to Henry VIIIs younger sister Mary. Before Edwards death ministers persuaded to E to make her heir in will because she was protestant, as opposed to Mary I. She on,y ruled for 9 days
When was Mary on the throne ?
1553 - 1558 , five years
When was Elizabeth on throne
1558 - 1603 45 years
How long was Tudor period
118 years
When did Henry VIII marry Catherine of Aragon
1509
How long was Henry VIII married to Catherine of Aragon
24 years
Why did Henry finally divorce Catherine of Aragon ?
Because she had not produce him with male heir
only Mary had survived
Anne Boleyn was pregnant
Henry claimed that because she had previously been married to his brother Arthur he has been living in sin
Split from Rome
The first act of supremacy 1534
When was the first act of supremacy
1534
What cause the first act of supremacy
Henry VIIIs spilt from the Catholic Church because of popes refusal to grant divorce from Catherine of Aragon
What did the act of supremacy do
Declared the king to be the supreme head of the Church of England. Royal supremacy
Who wrote defence of the seven sacraments
Henry VIII
When did Henry VII wrote defense of the seven sacraments
1521
What was the defense of the seven sacraments in response to
Martin luthiers attack on the Catholic Church
What did defense of the seven sacraments lead to
Pope Leo X rewarded with Henry with the title Fidei Defensir (defender of the faith) .. Title revoked after break with Rome, but returned to his heir by the english parliament.
Who was Henry’s second wife
Anne Boleyn
Between when was Henry married to Anne Boleyn
1533 - 1536
Why was Anne Boleyn executed
Tried and found guilty of adultery ,. Whilst waiting for execution her marraige had been annulled .. How could one be found guilt of adultery of marraige was not formal?
Who was Anne bolyens daughter
Elizabeth I
