Legitimate Heir Flashcards
When was Mary born?
1516
What happened in 1516
Mary Tudor was born
What was the problem with Catherine of Aragon?
Several miscarriages
What happened in 1518?
Catherine’s last pregnancy
When was Catherine’s last pregnancy?
1518
What happened in 1524
Henry stopped sleeping with Catherine
How old was Catherine when Henry stopped sleeping with her
39 years old
When did Henry stop sleeping with Catherine?
1524
Why did Mary being the only legitimate child cause issues
Uncertainty whether a female could rule as the last time it happened there was nearly civil war
Henry didn’t want uncertainty after his death which would ruin his legacy
Descendants of Edward IV who were still alive and could ruin the Tudor legacy
Who rejected and propose marriage to Mary in 1525?
Charles V
When did Charles reject to propose marriage to Mary (Henry’s daughter)?
In 1525
What did Henry do in 1525 To his illegitimate son (Henry Fitzroy)?
Made him Duke of Richmond
Who was made Duke of Richmond in 1525?
Henry Fitzroy (henrys illegitimate son)
When did Henry Fitzroy become the Duke of Richmond?
1525
What did people see making Henry Fitzroy the Duke of Richmond as
A reaction to Charles V rejection
Who was sent to run the Council of the north in order to gain experience of the government?
Henry Fitzroy
What did making Henry Fitzroy Council of the north do
Compounded Doubts over whether Henry believe Mary to be an appropriate care (ask sir)
What was Henry Fitzroy the products of?
Henry’s affairs his mother was Elizabeth Blount
Who else was a notorious mistress of Henry the eighth?
Anne boylen sister Mary Boleyn
What happened in December 15 32?
Anne Boylen became pregnant
What happen in January 15 33?
Henry and Anne marry in secret
Why did Henry need an heir?
Still descendants of Edward the 4th
