Henry VIII - Will Hijacked? Flashcards
Who do some think hijacked Henry VIII’s will?
Seymour and Dudley
Name some people who surrounded Henry VIII at his deathbed.
- Edward VI (heir)
- Edward Seymour
- John Dudley
- Thomas Cranmer
- Paget
- Wriothesley
What was one condition of Henry’s will concerning his daughters?
They could not marry without the permission of the Privy Council.
Who were the two different factions at the time of Henry’s death?
- Catholics
- Reformists (Protestants/Evangelicals)
What was Henry’s intention with the Privy Council?
He wanted to leave Edward with a balanced board of advisors.
How many of each religion were on the Council?
8
What access did Denny have to the King?
He had private access to the King’s chambers as well as the “dry stamp” to enable him to sign documents on behalf of Henry
What access did Paget have to the King?
He controlled the written information that reached the King, meaning he filtered who could get his attention.
What reason did Denny have to alter Henry’s will?
He was unhappy with the amount of power that Edward Seymour and Paget had.
What do theorists say about the will?
That it was doctored by Edward Seymour, a reformist, to remove two Catholics from the will.
Who were the two Catholics removed from the will?
- Stephen Gardiner
- Thomas Howard
Why do some dispute that the will was doctored?
Because Henry had legitimate reasons to be angry at the two Catholics. Gardiner had refused to donate land to the crown.
