Elizabeth- Rebellions and plots Flashcards
Who were rivals in Elizabeth’s Privy Council before the Essex Rebellion?
Robert Cecil (William Cecil’s son) and Robert Devereux (the Earl of Essex)
When was the Essex rebellion?
1601
List what the Earl of Essex did wrong
- secretly marrying without Elizabeth’s permission
- insulting the queen, “Her conditions are as crooked as her carcass!” - Elizabeth then punched Essex who almost drew his sword before storming out
- He made peace with the Earl of Tyrone against Elizabeth’s orders
- He then burst into the Queen’s bedchamber before she was wigged or gowned
What consequences did Devereux face for his actions?
- sweeet-wine monopoly was taken from him (his main source of income)
- he was banned from the Privy Council and Court
- he was put under house arrest
What rebellion was triggered by Mary QoS arrival in England?
The Northern Rebellion- 1569
What happened during the Northern Rebellion? Who was behind it?
1669
- Duke of Norfolk → wealthies British noble, but angered by his lack of influence over Elizabeth
- Planned at first to just marry Mary and solidify her position as heir to Elizabeth
- Throckmorton and Robert Dudley were part of it!
- Dudley confessed it all to the Queen and Cecil
- Norfolk fled court before being captured and tehn imprisoned
- Elizabeth called the Earl of Northumberland and the Earl of Westmorland to Court to question their loyalties
- This upset them and they created a rebellion of 5000 people who practiced mass
- As promised by the Spanish ambassador the rebellion then waited for Spanish support
- Spanish support never came because the Spanish didn’t like Mary’s pro-France stances
- The Pope hadn’t issued the Papal Bull yet so many catholics remained loyal to Elizabeth
- The rebellion was defeated and the Earls fled to Scotland
When was the Ridolfi plot? Who was involved?
1571
People involved:
- Ridolfi was an Italian banker from Florence
- The Spanish ambassador
- Earl of Norfolk (recently released from the Tower)
- Mary Queen of Scots
Plan:
- 6000 Spanish troops to land
- The arrival would prompt a rebellion
- Murder Elizabeth and marry Mary to Earl of Norfolk and giving her the throne
What were the consequences of the Ridolfi plot?
- Spanish ambassador expelled from England
- Norfolk executed
- Parliament pushed for Mary QoS execution but Elizabeth denied it
When was the Throckmorton plot?
1583
Who was involved in the Throckmorton plot?
1883
Conspirators:
- Throckmorton
- Spanish ambassador
- Mary Queen of Scots
Plan:
- French catholic force backed by Spanish
- Mary freed from house arrest
What was the Babington plot and who was involved?
1586
Conspirators:
- Mary Queen of Scots
- Sir Anthony Babington
Plans:
- Kill Elizabeth
- Mary on the throne
- Spanish invasion force
How was the Babington plot found out?
Walsingham knew all about their letters and waited for Mary to write a letter consenting to Elizabeth’s assasination
What were the consequences of the Babington plot?
- Babington and conspirators hung, drawn and quartered
- Mary was placed on trial for treason and found guilty
