devise for succession In 1553 Flashcards
Who was said to be behind the change of the succession, other than Edward?
northumberland
why’s it suggested that northumberland was behind the change in devise for succession?
it was essential to preserve his power
as a protestant he would lose his power when Mary come to throne
in order to guarantee his power, what did northumberland do?
arranged marriage of his son, guilford Dudley, to LJG
what 3 pieces of evidence suggests Edward was the driven force?
playing a greater role in government and attending the privy council.
Edward was protestant ad wanted to stop the throne passing on to his catholic sister.
Edward wanted to continue the religious reform programme he started.
what did may 1553 devise state?
names the male heirs of LJG successors but it was unlikely that there would be any male sons of hers by time Edward dies.
with his declining death, it was altered making LJG heir
why can it be argued that Edward wanted to make LJG queen?
plot was poorly managed which supports the view that it was more likely Edward organised it rather than nortrhumberland.
What evidence is there to suggest that Northumberland was NOT behind the Lady Jane Grey plot?
Northumberland was an experienced solider and therefore would have ensured that he had sufficent forces to take control.
He would have ensure mary was captured.
He would have launched a propaganda campaign.
how did Mary attempt, to secure the throne?
Responded quickly and proclaimed herself queen and sent letters to the privy council.
why was question of legitimacy important for the ruling class?
Because if they supported an illegal claimant all laws could be challenged and their right to land questioned. It was in their interests to support the rightful ruler.
how did Mary react when Edward died in July 1553?
proclaimed herself queen
send letters to the privy council and important towns informing them
when did Edward die?
what happened?
6th July 1553
kept quiet for 2 days
when was LJG crowned? was she happy?
how long did she rule for?
who was executed?
10th July, no
9 days
northumberland, Lady Jane Grey and Guildford Dudley arrested and executed
