Problems of Succession Flashcards
How did Mary regard marriage?
as an essential to produce an heir so that a Catholic succession might be guaranteed
How old was Mary upon succession?
37
Who was the possible English suitor for marriage who was Bishop Gardiner’s choice?
Earl of Devon
Why did Mary not want to marry the Earl of Devon, Bishop Gardiner’s choice?
as marriage to an Englishman brought with it the threat of factional rivalry as her husbands family would inevitably become more influential
What had attempted unsuccessfully to dissuade Mary from her intention to marry Philip of Spain?
a parliamentary delegation
What were the 3 conditions of the marriage treaty drawn up?
- Philip title as king, but to exercise no power
- no foreigners were to be permitted to hold English offices
- If Mary predeceased Philip, then the latter would have no claim to the English throne
What year did Parliament reject a bill which would have specifically have included Philip along with Mary in a proposed new law on treason?
1555
The overthrow of Northumberland and Edward’s Devyse restored what?
Henry VIII’s will from the Succession Act of 1544
What created an immediate issue for Mary?
the succession of Elizabeth after her death
Why did Mary have no love for her half sister Elizabeth?
as Mary personified Elizabeth as the reason for the breakdown of her mothers marriage
What would have to be put in place to deny Elizabeth the right go succession?
either parliamentary legislation or disqualification through treason
What year and month was Wyatt’s rebellion?
January 1554
What happened to Elizabeth following Wyatt’s rebellion?
she was confined to the Tower of London
Why was Elizabeth released from the Tower of London shortly after Wyatt’s rebellion?
as she had no proof that Elizabeth was involved in the rebellion and was more reluctant that her father to pursue treason charges with no evidence
What year did Mary formally name Elizabeth as her successor?
1558
