MTC 5.5 - Marriage to Philip Crisis, problems with Mary and government Flashcards
5.5 - did the marriage to Philip cause a crisis, Mary and government
marriage to Philip, Mary and government
What were the two possible marriage candidates for Mary, which split the Privy Council?
- Edward Courtenay, supported by Gardiner
- Philip of Spain, supported by Paget
When did Mary tell the Privy Council that she wanted to marry Philip?
27th October 1553
What were there concerns over in regards to a marriage with Philip?
That England would be dragged into the Habsburg wars
When was a marriage treaty between Mary and Philip presented to the Council?
7th December 1553
When did the Council approve the marriage treaty?
January 1554
Who were the leaders of Wyatt’s rebellion in January 1554?
- Sir James Croft
- Sir Peter Carew
- Sir Thomas Wyatt
What was the initial plan of Wyatt’s rebellion?
A 4-pronged rising based in Devon, Leicestershire, the Welsh borders and Kent
Where was the only rising in Wyatt’s rebellion?
Kent
What religion was Thomas Wyatt?
Protestant
What did the Wyatt rebels plan to do?
Marry Princess Elizabeth to Courtenay
How many men did Wyatt raise?
3000
What happened when forces were sent under the Duke of Norfolk to defeat the rebels?
They deserted and joined the rebels
How many people did Mary raise in a speech on the 1st February?
20,000
How many of the rebels did Mary execute?
Less than 100
