Duke of Somerset

Question 1

Supporters/peerage

Answer 1

-Relied on support from Cranmer, Viscount Lisle (Northumberland) and Paget
-Rewarded supporters with promotions
gave himself crown lands
-Governed with his household (e.g. Stanhope as chief gentlemen)
-Made council resentful (law and order would break down)

Question 2

Plot against him

Answer 2

-Earl of Southampton had been arrested within a few weeks (caused worry to other nobles)
-Thomas Seymour tried to turn Edward against him
-Southampton denounced Thomas, allowed back into the council
-Misgivings growing (foreign policy, rebellions, arrogance)

Question 3

Fall of Somerset

Answer 3

-Southampton and Northumberland tried to involve Mary in plot (didn’t join)
-Somerset forcibly took Edward to Windsor
-Surrendered as long as treasonous charges weren’t pressed
-Taken to tower in 1549