Duke of Northumberland Flashcards
1
Q
Initial
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-Avoided concentration of power
-Supporters mostly conservatives (wanted Mary to lead regency)
-2nd plot aimed at conservatives (worried he would be pushed out)
-Southampton and Arundell purging, Cranmer’s support and kings Protestantism determined regime
2
Q
Privy council under Northumberland
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-Appointed supporter and vice chamberlain
-Operated effective government for a while
-Found himself increasingly excluded from decision making because of Paget
-Cecil became key advisor after supporting Somerset
3
Q
Decline of support
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