Mary's Accession Flashcards
1
Q
When did Edward VI die?
A
6th July 1553
2
Q
When was Lady Jane Grey declared Queen?
A
9th July 1553 (3 days after Edward’s death)
3
Q
Why was Lady Jane Grey declared Queen?
A
The Devyse (supported by Northumberland)
- Lady Jane Grey chosen as heir
- Grey family was Protestant (Ed.VI didn’t want Catholic Mary)
- She was the granddaughter of Mary (H.VIII’s sister)
4
Q
How was Mary related to Henry VIII?
A
Eldest daughter (born to Catherine of Aragon)
5
Q
What was Mary’s claim to the throne?
A
Closest blood relative to Edward VI
6
Q
Who was Lady Jane Grey married to?
A
Guildford Dudley (Northumberland’s son)
7
Q
How did Mary gain the throne instead of Lady Jane Grey?
A
- Gathered supporters in East Anglia (disliked Northumberland’s brutality in Kett’s Rebellion)
- 15,000 supporters marched her to the capital
- Here, most of Privy Council declared allegiance to Mary
- Northumberland submitted + Mary proclaimed Queen
8
Q
When was Mary proclaimed Queen?
A
20th July 1553
9
Q
What happened to Northumberland after Mary became Queen?
A
Executed 2 days later
10
Q
What were the 3 main reasons people chose to support Mary’s claim to the throne?
A
- Devyse was illegal so Mary was rightful heir (never signed)
- Disapproved of Northumberland (harsh in KR + power hungry)
- Catholic (like Mary)
