Mary succession and character Flashcards
Who were Mary’s suitors?
Phillip ii of Spain
Edward Courtenay/ Earl of Devon
When was the marriage treaty passed?
1554
Name the conditions of the marriage treaty of 1554 (5)
The heir would inherit England not Spain
If Mary dies b4 Phillip him or his heirs cannot claim England
Phillip has no authority in his own right
Not allowed to take Queen or heirs out of England w/o noble permission
England uphold 1543 +1546 Netherlands Treaty
When were the 2 phantom pregnancies?
1554 and 1558
What did parliament reject in 1554 concerning Phillip and the treason law?
Parliament 54 reject bill including Phillip in new treason law
Who was Mary previously betrothed to?
Charles V
How were Mary and her mother’s relationship after the divorce?
they were banned from seeing each other
What context should I usually mention?
Made illegitimate
Banned from seeing mother after divorce
Resisted Oath of Supremacy until treason threat 1536
