Mary peg Flashcards
When did Edward die?
6th July 1553
What was the devise?
Placed Lady Jane Grey as successor instead of Mary
When did Mary arrive in London to be acclaimed queen?
3rd August 1553
When did Mary’s coronation take place?
October 1553
For how many days was LJG queen?
9 days
What happened to LJG after Mary became queen?
Placed in the Tower of London
What happened to Northumberland?
He was executed
When was the act of repeal passed?
October 1553 (immediately after coronation)
What did the act of repeal do?
Removed religious reformation under Edward
How many protestants fled England?
800
Who were the 2 main marriage contenders?
- Philip II of Spain
- Edward Courtenay
Who were the two leading supporters of the PC that supported each marriage contender?
- Paget (Philip)
- Gardner (Courtenay)
How did the PC try to alay the fears of the Spanish Marriage?
Marriage treaty- Removed Philip from position of authority
Who was Sir Thomas Wyatt?
- Leader of Wyatt’s rebellion
- Member of the gentry
Why did the rebellion take place?
- Xenophobia
- Fear of Spanish take over
- Economic (cotton trade)