Duke of Northumberland Flashcards
What was the Duke of Northumberland anxious to avoid?
the excessive concentration of power that caused the fall of Somerset
Who were many of the Earl of Warwick’s key supporters in the coup?
conservatives
What was Warwick’s second coup directed at?
the conservatives
Why do many believe that Warwick had always intended the second coup?
so that he could exercise ultimate power
For centuries why have historians portrayed Northumberland as particularly ruthless and unscrupulous?
on account of his coups against Somerset and then the Conservatives
Northumberland did for a time operative an effective government through what?
the Privy Council
Who was able to transform themselves after a brief period of imprisonment from being prosperous as one of Somerset’s men, into Northumberland’s key administer?
William Cecil
In 1550 what did Edward V1 delete from his own pen from the oath of supremacy?
all reference of saints
Who had possession of the dry stamp which could affix the kings signature to documents under Northumberland?
his henchman Gates
Although Northumberland restored stability, what was his reputation tarnished by?
his attempt to alter the succession
in his will, who did Henry V111 say should succeed Edward V1 if he were to die without children?
Princess Mary
What month and year did Edward fall ill and die?
February 1553
What was the plan known as which was consequently produced to alter the succession
Devyse
Who was Northumberland’s preferred choice as the next monarch?
Lady Jane Grey
Who was Lady Jane Grey married to?
Northumberland’s son, Guilford Dudley
