challenges to Elizabeth's religious settlement Flashcards
what was the Northern Rebellion inspired by?
Elizabeth’s refusal to allow the Duke of Norfolk to marry Mary Queen of Scots
who led the Northern Rebellion?
Earl of Westmoreland and the Earl of Northumberland- they took control of Durham Cathedra and held an illegal Catholic mass
how many men did the Northern rebellion had?
the two Earl’s had 4600 men
when did the rebels of the Northern rebellion disband?
when the Earl of Sussex raised an army against them
what happened to the men in the Northern Rebellion?
Northumberland was executed, Westmoreland escaped to France and the Duke of Norfolk was imprisoned
when was the Papal Bull?
27th April 1570
which Pope excommunicated Elizabeth?
Pope Pius V
what did the Pope tell the people?
that Elizabeth was not the queen and told the English not to obey her laws
what did the Pope also excommunicate Elizabeth from?
the Church
what was the Pope’s aim?
to stir up a rebellion by forcing English Catholics to choose between their Queen and their religion
when was the Ridolfi Plot?
1571
who was the Ridolfi Plot led by?
an Italian (Ridolfi)
who did the Ridolfi Plot involve?
the Duke of Norfolk and was a second Northern Rebellion
what did the Ridolfi plot meant to coincide with?
an invasion of foreign Catholics from the Netherlands and the murder of Queen Elizabeth
what was the plan for the Ridolfi Plot?
Mary Queen of Scots would be placed on the throne and she would marry the Duke of Norfolk
