Henry VIII's reign 1540-47 The role of faction Flashcards
What year was Thomas Cromwell executed?
1540
What year was Prince Edward born in?
1537
What year di Henry make a final settlement of the succession in his will?
1546
What other years had succession acts been passed in Henry VIII’s reign?
1533,1534 , 1544
Who would the throne pass to if Edward died without heirs, according to the succession act?
Frances Grey
Three examples of people in the conservative faction in the 1540s
The Duke of Norfolk; Stephen Gardiner; Thomas Wriothesley
Three examples of people in the reformist faction in the 1540s
John Dudley; Sir Anthony Denny; William Paget
Who was Henry’s fifth wife, whom he married in 1540?
Catherine Howard
What year did Henry marry Catherine Howard?
1543
What did Sir Anthony Denny gain control over, which allowed him to alter Henry’s will?
The dry stamp
When was Cranmer on trial?
1543
Who suggested to Henry that Catherine Parr was a heretic?
Stephen Gardiner
Who had Catherine Parr arrested?
Thomas Wriothesley
Which two men dominated the Privy council by Henry’s death?
Edward Seymour and John Dudley
Four aims of Henry’s foreign policy in the 1540’s
1) Claim the French throne
2)Glory
3)Secure the dynasty
4)Maintain trade links
