Introductions to the Monarchs- Vital Info

Question 1

Henry VIII

Answer 1

1509-47
2nd son of Henry VII (Never meant to be king)
Loved sport, music, hunting, jousting- talented and confident
Hot headed, hypochondriac, angry and vulnerable
‘Renaissance Prince’-target France
Catholic-defender of the C Church (upbringing)
Political power more important than religion
Primogeniture most important
6 wives (first- brothers window)

Question 2

Edward VI

Answer 2

1547-53
Protestant (upbringing)
Had Lord Protectors- too young to rule 9-16
Issue of succession (religion)

Question 3

Mary Tudor

Answer 3

1553-58
Devout Catholic (upbringing)- tried to undo Edward's changes
Had to fight for the crown- raise an army and march on London
Legitimacy issues- Catherine of Aragon
First English Queen since 1136
'Bloody Mary'-300 burned
Married Phillip of Spain (C)
Bold
Harsh
Strategic

Question 4

Elizabeth I

Answer 4

1558-1603
Protestant
Tried to find religious compromise
Issues with legitimacy- Anne Boleyn
Imprisoned and possible execution by Mary I 1558 (treason)
Encouraged exploration of new lands (privately) piracy (Sir Francis Drake), steal Spanish wealth
Beat Spanish Armada in 1558 against Phillip II
‘Gloriana’ ‘Virgin Queen’
Clever politician
Cautious
Could handle male advisors, choose who she trusted
No heir, never married.