Paper 1: Names Flashcards
What year did Edward VI become king and at which age?
1447 at 9 years old.
When did Edward VI die and at what age?
1553 at 15.
Who was Robert Cecil?
Son of William Cecil, who he succeeded as Elizabeths chief minister.
When did Robert Cecil become Elizabeths chief minister?
1598.
What was John Dudleys title?
First Duke of Northumberland.
Which years did John Dudley rule government?
1550-53.
What did John Dudley unsuccessfully attempt?
To install Lady Jane grey on the throne.
Who was Thomas Cromwell?
Henry VIII chief minister.
What years did Thomas Cromwell work as Henry VIII’s chief minister?
1534-40.
Who was Catherine of Aragon?
Henry VIII’s first wife.
What year did Elizabeth I become queen and at which age?
1558 at 25.
What year did Elizabeth I die and at which age?
1603 at age 69.
Who was Edward Seymour?
Edward VI’s uncle, the first Duke of Somerset.
What position did Edward Seymour have under Edward VI?
Lord Protector.
What years was Edward Seymour Lord Protector?
1547-49.
Who was Thomas Cranmer?
Archbishop of Canterbury.
What years was Thomas Cranmer Archbishop?
1533-55.
What did Cranmer do under Henry VIII and Edward VI?
He was the architect of reformation under both reigns.
Who was William Cecil?
Chief advisor of Elizabeth I.
Who was Catherine Parr?
Henry VIII’s last surviving wife.
Who was John Whitgift?
Archbishop of Canterbury.
What years was John Whitgift Archbishop of Canterbury?
1583-1604.
Who was Thomas Wolsey?
A cardinal under Henry VIII.
What was Robert Devereux title?
Second Earl of Essex, under Elizabeth [one of her favourites]
