Edward and Mary- Lady Jane Grey- complete Flashcards
What did the original succession acts state?
-If Edward was to die without heirs, Mary should take the throne.
What did an alteration of the succession acts mean for Northumberland?
-A preservation of his power.
Who was Lady Jane Grey married to?
Guildford Dudley- Northumberland’s son,
When was Lady Jane Grey born and what was her claim?
- Born in 1537.
- A distant claim that her grandfather the duke of Suffolk had married Mary Henry VIII’s sister.
Why has it been so unfortunate for Lady Jane Grey?
-She was likely a political pawn who was not willing to become queen.
Did Edward drive the altered succession?
- He was a driven protestant.
- Playing a greater role in government by attending Privy council meetings and setting agendas.
How was the succession altered under Edward?
-The devise for succession that was first issued in May 1553.
How was the succession act used in June 1553?
- It was altered to make Jane successor,
- Notable people were forced to sign articles, increasing Northumberland’s importance.
Why could it be argued that it was not under Northumberland’s lead?
- The whole thing was too poorly managed to be him.
- An experienced solider would have had the correct forces, ensured Mary was captured and unable to raise forces and he would have launched a propaganda campaign.
What date was Jane proclaimed queen? (against her wishes).
10th July 1553.
Where did Mary proclaim herself queen of at the same time as Janes proclamation?
East Anglia- she also issued summons asking the holy roman emperor Charles V for help.
Why were these changes so dangerous?
We were on the verge of civil war.
How did Mary eventually become queen?
- Left London,
- Northumberland tried to March to Farmington her base but failed because of a lack of support.
- When Mary re-entered London she was greeted with enthusiasm and proclaimed queen.
What happened to Lady Jane, Northumberland and Guildford dudley?
All executed, Northumberland on the 22nd of August despite his Protestantism renunciation.
What is provenance?
who wrote it, when did they write it who us the intended audience, what’s the agenda, what’s the context, is it typical of the time period?
