Edward V1, Somerset and Northumberland-Instability and consolidation 1547-63 Flashcards
What year and month did the Protector Somerset fall?
October 1549
Who was Protector Somerset in relation to Edward V1?
he was Edwards uncle, Edward Seymour
What are the 4 main points of Edward V1’s difficult inheritance?
- country divided on religious grounds
- Crown finances had been ruined by expensive wars against France and Scotland
- coinage debased to pay for wars causing inflation
- Crown compromised its long term security by selling off monastic land at discount
What was the impact of the debasement of the coinage to pay for wars?
this lead to inflation and a substantial decline in real incomes for many
What had Henry V111 set up in his will?
a Regency Council
What had Henry V111 set up the Regency Council to do?
to govern England during Edwards minority
Who were the 3 examples of Protestants in the Regency Council?
Hertford, Cramner and Sir Anthony Denny
Who were underrepresented in the Regency Council?
great noble families
The Regency Council did not last long. Who did it promptly delegate its power to?
Hertford (Somerset)who was appointed Protector
What were Somersets names? (3)
Edward Seymour, Earl of Hertford, Duke of Somerset
What is a homily?
a published reading which could be substituted for a sermon produced by a clergyman
What year was Archbishop Cramners homily on Obedience published?
1547
Who did Hertford (Somerset) count on the support of? (3)
Cramner, Viscount Lisle (later Duke of Northumberland) and Sir William Paget
What month and year did the Duke of Northumberland overthrow Somerset?
October 1549
What year did Viscount Lisle become the Duke of Northumberland?
1551
