Conservative and reformist factions Flashcards
Why was there rivalries between the conservatives and reformists at end of Henry’s reign?
Because he hadn’t appointed a chief minister after execution of Cromwell
What could be a reason for why Henry didn’t appoint a central minister?
- Egotism - enjoyed people fighting for his attention.
- It also created a balanced court between the religious philosophies
What were the two key values of the conservative faction?
- accepted Henry as head of the church, but didn’t want changes to the doctrine.
- plotted against Archbishop Cranmer
Who were the dominant figures of the reformist faction and what were their values?
- Edward Seymour, Catherine Parr
- they wanted the introduction of a protestant doctrine
What evidence was Henry presented with in 1541?
Presented with evidence of the unfaithfulness of Catherine Howard
What did the conservatives then accuse Cranmer of?
Heresy, although Henry rejected the claims
Who did Henry marry after Catherine Howard and what was her influence?
- married Catherine Parr who was sympathetic to protestant reform
- Parr was influential in Edward and Elizabeth’s protestant beliefs
What happened as Henry’s health faded?
Divisions deepened. People like Edward Seymour and William Paget were gaining greater control in court.
How did Seymour’s power heighten?
After showing his military prowess in Scotland
How did Stephen Gardiner decline?
With his attempts to reinstate the Pope as the head of the church
What powers did the reformist Sir Anthony Denny have?
- Decided whether visitors could come see Henry
- also had the power of the dry stamp
What did Norfolk’s son do?
- Norfolk’s son Earl of Surrey was boasting about his family’s claim to the throne.
- Surrey executed, Norfolk spared only because Henry died.
How did England look religiously by Henry’s death?
- Archbishop Cranmer still in
- was mainly a Catholic country though with some protestant doctrines and no Pope
