Mary's accession, aims and opposition Flashcards
When did Charles V offer Mary an escape?
1550
When was Lady Jane Grey crowned?
10th July 1553
Which area in particular supported Mary’s claim and when did they start to show their support?
East Anglia; 12th July 1553
When did Northumberland set out against Mary and how many troops did he have?
13th July 1553; 2000
When did Northumberland have to retreat from his attack on Mary and why?
17th July 1553; His forces deserted after rumours spread that Mary had 30,000 troops
When did the Privy Council announce from the Tower that Mary was queen and they had made a mistake?
19th July 1553
When was Northumberland executed?
22nd August 1553
When was Mary I crowned?
1553
What relation was Charles V to Mary?
Cousin
When was Mary’s marriage publicised?
Jan 1554
How many conditions did parliament make for the marriage contract?
8
What was one condition given for Mary’s marriage?
Philip would be joint sovereign, and hold no individual power without Mary
Who was Mary’s other suitor?
An English noble called Edward Courtenay
Who supported Edward Courtenay?
Stephen Gardiner
Who supported Mary’s choice in a husband?
William Paget
Why did the Privy Council have to accept Mary’s marriage?
The third act of succession stated it, although they did try to persuade her to change her mind
Who was Mary’s heir on her accession?
Mary Queen of Scots
Why did Philip disapprove of Mary Queen of Scots as Mary’s heir?
She was engaged to the dauphin of France
Define dauphin
Heir
What does Mary’s accession tell us about Catholicism in 1553?
It was still a political force despite the efforts of the Edwardian regime
