Cromwells Fall Flashcards
When and why did he die
28 July 1540
Executed for treason
What title was he awarded in April 1540
Earl of Essex
On 15 Jun 1540 what happened to Cromwell
Arrested at privy council meeting
Accused of treason and heresy
Duke of Norfolk ripped the seals of office from his neck
All his property and wealth confiscated by state
On 29 June what Act came out and how did this effect Cromwell
Cromwell taken to Tower of London
Parliament passed Act of Attainder meaning his was to be put to death without a trial
28 July what two events happened
Cromwells execution
Henry and Catherine Howard’s marriage
Why did Duke of Norfolk hate Cromwell
Cromwell supported Protestant ideas
Jealous of Cromwells rise from a humble bg
He had an influence over Henry
What did the Duke of Norfolk instruct his niece Catherine H to do?
Spread rumours about Cornell saying he was being inefficient in arranging the annulment of Henry’s marriage to AOC
What did Duke Of Norfolk claim about the delay in the annulment between Henry and AOC
Delayed cuz Cromwell wanted to introduce Protestantism to England against Kings wishes
Give a reason why Cromwell fell because of French Catholics
Hated by them especially Francis I who saw him as a heretic and supporter of Charles V
Removing Cromwell from power would lead to improved rs with France and reduce any possibility of any catholic crusade against England
Give a reason Cromwell fell becasue of court enemies
Many enemies in court and in church
Resented his dissolution of monasteries, execution of John Fisher and Thomas More
Happy to vote in Parliament for Act of Attainder
Give 3 reasons why Henry decided to execute Cromwell
Pressure from Duke ON
Pressure from church
Pressure from court
