Challenges to Elizabeth's Religious Settlement Flashcards
Why were Northern Nobles unhappy with Elizabeth?
Many of the nobles were still protestant
Elizabeth had confiscated large areas of land from the Earl of Northumberland.
Elizabeth reduced the power of northern nobles and increased her control on the area
When did the Northern rebellion break out?
November 1569
Who was involved with the Northern Rebellion?
Duke of Norfolk
Mary, Queen of Scots
Earl of Northumberland
Earl of Westmorland
What place was captured in November 1569, by the Revolting Earls?
Durham
What happened to the Rebels?
The two Earls fled to Scotland - Westmorland escaped abroad but Northumberland was executed.
At least 400 troops were also executed
What was performed in the captured Durham?
Catholic mass
When the revolt reached Tutbury, what was waiting for them?
A large royal army
What was the Northern Rebellion the last of?
It was the last time that English Catholics tried to remove Elizabeth by force.