Elizabeth Archbishops

Question 1

Matthew Parker, 1559-75

Answer 1

Began 1527, deprived in Mary’s reign but remained in England, He appealed to Elizabeth, 39 Articles, resisting for them to be more Protestants. Provided a firm basis for the settlement. Comprised for Vestments Controversy and issuing Advertisements, initially disappointing but helped maintain Elizabeth popularity.

Question 2

Edmund Grindal, 1575 - 83

Answer 2

Went into exile in Mary’s reign, disagreed over prophesyings, to improve clerical standards and preaching, Elizabeth disagreed dislike of lack of control, punished for disobedience, confined to house and suspended for 6 months then resigned but died, so Church in this process lacked leadership bringing discredit

Question 3

John Whitgift, 1583 - 1604

Answer 3

Whitgift ensured Cartwright’s loss of professorship, he achieved:
Court of High Commision ensuring uniformity
Introduction of 3 Articles
Used Ex-officio oath for truthful answers for questioning
Whitgift and Bancroft clamped down on Marprelate Tracts.