Charles 1625 - 29 - Religion

Question 1

1625 Charles married Henrietta Maria

Answer 1

Charles was arranged to marry French Catholic Princess Henrietta Maria, aligning England with France, Spain’s largest enemy, which caused tensions within religion.

Question 2

1625 Montagu appointed Royal Chaplain

Answer 2

Charles’ appointed Arminian Cleric Richard Montagu as his royal chaplain, a clear sign that he had Arminian leniencies and disregarded Parliamentary disproval.

Question 3

1625 Arminian conspiracy

Answer 3

Due to Charles’ favourite courtiers as well as lack of communication and regard for the political nation, conspiracies regarding Charles’ personal beliefs circled. Outsiders believed that Arminian (regarded as Catholics due to beliefs) were subverting the King. His marriage to the Catholic French Princess strengthened these.

Question 4

1626 York House Conference

Answer 4

Earl of Warwick organised a theological debate in Buckingham’s London home in hope to persuade Charles to move away from the Arminian leanings such as Montagu, however Charles took no interest in the discussion and his position could not be persuaded.

Question 5

1628 William Laud & Richard Montagu made Bishops

Answer 5

William Laud (Arminian) was made the Bishop of London and Richard Montagu (Arminian and anti-Calvinist) made Bishop of Chichester, indicating his clear support for Arminianism.