Factions and Court under Henry VIII Flashcards
What do historians argue?
That in his later years Henry was ruled by factions growing around him at court.
What did courtiers do according to Historians?
Manipulated his poor state.
What encouraged faction?
No appointment of another chief minister.
What do other Historians argue?
Some historians argue Henry enjoyed watching courtiers scramble for his attention.
What was the Conservative faction associated with?
Accepted break with Rome but opposed doctrinal changes.
Who was the Conservative faction led by?
Duke of Norfolk and Stephen Gardiner
What events was the Conservative faction associated with?
1/ Passing of the Six Articles
2/ Fall of Thomas Cromwell
3/ Plot against Cranmer
4/ Plot against Catherine Parr
What did the Progressive faction stand for?
Accepted Break with Rome seeing as opportunity to introduce Protestant doctrines.
Who was the Progressive faction led by?
Edward Seymour and Cranmer
What events were the progressive faction associated with?
1/ Foreign policy success in Scotland
2/ Fall of Catherine Howard
3/ Plot against Gardiner, 1544
4/ Arrest of Norfolk, 1546
Henry’s marriage to Catherine Howard: King was in control
His active choice to marry - keen on more children
Henry’s marriage to Catherine Howard: Faction in control
1/ Norfolk engineers the relationship to cause Cromwell’s fall (will feed King misinformation)
2/ Marriage would secure Norfolk position
Fall of Catherine Howard: Why does she fall?
Was politically naive, not guided well by relatives and indiscreet in her relations with others.
Fall of Catherine Howard: The King was in control
Chose to execute her for adultery.
Fall of Catherine Howard: The King was in control
1/ Conservative faction delighted but Norfolk survives (Only sent away from court but returns)
