Mary Flashcards
When did Edward die
July 1553
What was the Devise
Cut Mary out of the line of succession and replaced her with LJG’s male heirs
When did Mary get crowned queen
October 1553
How many days was LJG queen
Nine
What happened to Northumberland after Mary was crowned
He was executed for treason
When was the Act of Repeal passed and what did it do
1553 + undid all of Edwards religious laws
How many Protestants fled England
800
Who were the two contenders for Mary’s marriage and who supported each one
Philip of Spain (Paget) and Courtenay (Gardiner)
Who was Sir Thomas Wyatt
English soldier and conspirator who led an unsuccessful rebellion against Queen Mary I
Why did the Wyatts Rebellion take place
People didn’t support the Spanish Marriage and wanted Mary to marry an Englishman (Courtenay)
Why did Wyatts Rebellion fail
The rebellion failed thanks to Mary’s armed response and a general lack of support from the people of London.
Why did LJG die as a result of the Wyatts Rebellion
Her father was partly responsible for her execution as he was involved in the attempted rebellion.
Who was Simon Renard
Advisor to Emperor Charles V and his son Philip II and the Spanish - English ambassador
Who was Cardinal Pole
Cardinal and a powerful figure in Mary’s government
What were the Royal Injunctions
A set of instructions, on a wide range of issues to reinforce the acts of Supremacy and Uniformity. It included instructions on how people should worship God and the structure of services.
