Edward VI Flashcards
Which councillors weren’t included in Henry VIII’s Regency Council for Edward?
- The arch-conservative Stephen Gardiner
- Norfolk, who was accused of treason
Who did Somerset rely on to promote himself?
- Archbishop Thomas Cranmer
- William Paget
- John Dudley
What title did the Duke of Somerset award himself within days of the Regency Council?
Lord Protector
Give 2 examples of relgious conservatives in the Regency Council.
Thomas Wriothesley (Lord Chancellor from 1544)
William Paulet
Who did Somerset largely govern with?
Members of his own household
What threatened Somerset as Lord Protector?
- Public acceptance of his protectorship was unsure
- Somerset created enemies among his supporters through his arrogant and dictatorial manner
- Somerset’s policys failings
Give examples of Somerset creating enemies.
- Thomas Wriothesley was dismissed from the Chancellorship
- Somerset’s own borther conspired against Somerset
How did Archbishop Cranmer try to squash public disorder about Somerset’s protectorship?
He published ‘On Obedience’ to be read in parish churches emphasising that disobedience to the king was a mortal sin
Who was involved in removing Somerset from power?
Earl of Arundel (Henry Fitzalan)
William Paulet (Lord St John)
John Dudley (Warwick)
How did Dudley differentiate himself from Somerset?
He tried to avoid the concentration of power that had caused Somerset’s downfall and made no attempt to restore a protectorate and presided as Lord President of the Council
What led to Somersets execution in 1552?
His double-dealing and attempt to overthrow Dudley
What was the problem with sucession when Edward got ill in 1553?
Under the 1544 Succession Act, as reinforced by Henry VIII’s will, Princess Mary was next in line to the throne. But if she succeeded, Catholicism would be restored and Northumberland would be ruined
What did Edward write in June 1553?
The ‘Devyse’, it declared Mary and Elizabeth illegitimate, in favour of the Protestant Lady Jane Grey who was married to Northumberland’s son
What was the problem with the Devyse?
Edward died before Parliament could ratify it so it had no status
How did Mary establish power over LJG?
The crews aboard Northumberland’s ships changed allegiance and most of the ruling elites deserted Jane. Her and her husband were committed to the tower after nine days as queen
