Cromwells Fall Flashcards
Who was the duke of Norfolk
Thomas Howard
Was a devout Catholic. Who failed to be HenryVIII chief minister. Was a niece to Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard
Who was Anne of cleves?
A gentle, virtuous and obedient.
Potential wife for HenryVIII, so he could gain Allie’s against an invasion from Charles v and Francis 1 by pope. And to make more religious reforms without queen opposition
Had a portrait HenryVIII liked
How did the duke of Norfolk influence cromwells fall?
He hated Cromwell low birth and Protestant ideas
Despite being accused of sweating illnes by Cromwell. Managed to convince the king he wasn’t I’ll
Commissioned Catherine Howard,(young and flirty that) that Henry seriously pushed to spread rumors (1540) on Cromwell
How did Anne of cleves influence Cromwells fall?
When she arrived in England in 1539. She was too ugly for HenryVIII, he “like her not”
Also anne was not fit for court life. Her house management skills were not deemed good enough.
1540 annulled marriage, Cromwell was blame, which made HenryVIII lose his faith in him.
What are the consequences of Cromwells enemies?
In 1549 he was arrested for treason and heresy. He was Accused Act of attainder(guilt without proof)
Executed in Tower of London. £7million pounds of his Money y was seized
