Edward VI Succession Problems

Question 1

What royal authority did northumberland posses

Answer 1

Edward was a sickly child, it was clear he wouldn’t live long which made northumberland worried as he was seen to be evil councilor much like Wolsey and Cromwell so wasn’t able to rely on reputation if Edward died

Question 2

When did Edward VI die an what was the result

Answer 2

1553 at 16 yo which led to a political/ consitiutional crisis as according to Henrys will, Mary was next in line as Edward died childless however she hated the Protestant northumberland because she was catholic

Question 3

What was northumberlands plan after Edwards death

Answer 3

-wanted the throne to pass to lady Jane Grey who was a cousin of Edward (Protestant)
-this plan was set up when Edward was alive and Edward became obsessed with making sure Mary did not get the throne because she was catholic

Question 4

How was lady Jane greys claim solidified

Answer 4

She married guild ford Dudley who was northumberlands son which led to the privy council initially accepting her

Question 5

What caused lady Jane greys downfall

Answer 5

The second Edward died Mary began plotting for the throne which led to northumberland failing to defeat Mary’s military expedition and the privy council taking her side
-Jane was done after 9 days of queen and northumberland was executed