Northumberland 1549 - 1553 Flashcards
Northumberland DESERVED the title “Remarkably Able”
-> Didn’t try to re-establish the protectorate - this was Somerset’s downfall
-> Conducting a second coup against the conservatives meant he avoided his own downfall
-> Appointed John Gates as Vice Chamberlain, so he had control of Royal Household
-> Increased his power by removing presumed enemies form the Council - e.g. Paget sent to the Tower
-> Outwitted Somerset & had him executed
-> Able to reduce expenditure on wars with France & Scotland
-> Boulogne was returned to France
Northumberland DID NOT DESERVE the title “Remarkably Able”
-> Paget drew up guidelines to make Privy Council more effective, which N followed then executed Paget
-> “Destroyed himself by a major miscalculation which left his reputation as discredited as his career”
-> Dvyse: tried to alter succession & put Lady Jane Grey as successor but failed
-> Expulsion of Earl of Southhampton made his rule easier
How did N resolve economic issues faced by Somerset?
-> he achieved a measure of stability in the national finances
-> Brought an end to wars against France & Scotland, which reduced Crown’s expenditure
-> Brought £133,333 as a French payment for the return of Boulogne
