Problems with succession Flashcards
1
Q
Succession Act
A
1544:
-Stated that Mary was next in line for the throne, if Edward were to die with no heir
2
Q
What problems did Edward have?
A
-If Mary succeeded the throne, she would restore England back to Catholicism
-Northumberland’s Protestant reforms would’ve been destroyed.
-His health was rapidly declining in 1553
3
Q
Devyse
A
-A plan produced to alter the succession.
-An original idea of Edward
-Planned to exclude both his half-sisters Mary and Elizabeth to continue Protestantism
-The throne would go to lady Jane grey
4
Q
6 July 1553
A
-Edward died before parliament could pass it through
-The devyse had no legal status
5
Q
9th July 1553
A
-Northumberland proclaimed lady Jane grey as queen
-She spent 9 days as queen before Mary took over
6
Q
1554
A
-Lady Jane Grey is executed
