Edward (1547-1553) Flashcards
How old was Edward VI when he ascended to the throne?
9 years old
When and what did Edward VI die from?
1553 because of a chest infection
Who ruled England instead of Edward VI?
Regency Council
What was Edward VI hobby?
Horse riding
Who was in charge of Regency Council under Edward VI?
Duke of Somerset
Who was Duke of Somerset to Edward VI?
Uncle
How long did Duke of Somerset rule England for?
2 years
How did Duke of Somerset rule England?
Dry stamp
Royal Proclamations
What did the Proclamation Act of 1539 state?
Proclamations had equal force as statue law
Why was Duke of Somerset popular?
Victory against Scotland and became Lord Protector
What were Duke of Somersets religious policies?
Dissolving chantries
Acting against ornaments and images
Clergy were allowed to marry
What was Duke of Somersets downfall?
Failure to deal with Kett Rebellion 1549
What was wrong with Duke of Somersets foreign policy?
Costly
Ineffective
When was Duke of Somerset executed?
1552
Duke of Northumberland’s religious policies?
1552 Treason Act
1552 Second Act of Uniformity
1552 Prayer Book
When was Battle of Pinkie during Edward VI?
1547
What happened at Battle of Pinkie 1547 during Edward VI reign?
Somerset invaded Scotland with
20,000 troops
30 wardships
50 supply ships
When did Duke of Somerset remove troops from Scotland to tackle rebellion in England?
1549
When was the Treaty of Boulogne in Edward VI reign?
1550
What was the Treaty of Boulogne 1550?
Peace treaty between France Scotland and England
Response to Audi Alliance
Boulogne returned to France
England removed garrisons from Scotland
Marriage alliance between Edward VI and Henri II daughter Elizabeth
Where was Mary Queen of Scots taken to prevent marriage with Edward VI?
France
Duke of Northumberland failures?
England had to remove garrisons from Scotland
Boulogne was given back to France
Duke of Northumberland policy successes?
Englands finances were more of a priority
Marriage alliance with France will be useful
When was the Western Rebellion during Edward VI?
1549
What was the cause of the Western Rebellion in Edward VI reign?
New Common Prayer Book 1549 sparked rebellion
Increasing prices and falling wages
Hostility to enclosures
What was the course of the Western Rebellion during Edward VI?
Began in Cornwall and spread to Devon
Consequence of Western Rebellion during Edward VI reign?
Rebellion was put down by martial law (meaning serious)
What year was the Kett Rebellion during Edward VI reign?
1549
Causes of Kett Rebellion 1549?
Enclosure and bad government were higher priority then religion
Rebels attacked gentry and JPs accusing them of corruption
Wanted more religious reform
Who put the Kett Rebellion down in Edward VI reign?
Earl of Warwick
How many rebels were killed at Kett Rebellion during Edward VI reign?
3000
What was the consequence of the Kett Rebellion 1549?
Kett was hanged in November
Somerset wanting to cooperate with rebels made him look weak
What changes were made in the church under Edward VI?
Altars replaced by communion tables
Clergy not to wear vestments
All gold/silver ornaments removed
1547 iconoclasm (destroying images)
Which Act by Duke of Somerset was unpopular?
Vagrancy Act 1547
What year was Poor Law under Edward VI?
1552
Who made Poor Law 1552 and what was it about?
Duke of Northumberland
Parishes had to raise money to look after deserving poor
Who was Richard Cox to Edward VI?
Tutor and a Protestant Humanist
