Religious figures under Mary Flashcards
What was Mary’s religious view?
She was a Devout catholic
Why was Catholicism important to Mary?
Religion helped Mary during her parent’s divorce and claims of illegitimacy
What did Mary believe of Edwards death?
It was a sign from God that Catholicism was destined to be restored
What did Mary want to restore? (2)
- Papal Authority
- Catholic practices and doctrine
What did Mary want to re-establish?
Re-establish religious houses
What did Mary want to end?
Clerical marriage
Who did Mary want to persecute?
Anyone who didn’t agree with her
What did Mary want to make?
A Catholic heir through marriage
What were Mary’s policies? (6)
- Restore Papal Authority
- Restore Catholic practices and doctrine
- Re-establish religious houses
- End the clerical marriage
- Persecute anyone who didn’t agree with her
- Marry and produce a Catholic heir
In essence, what were her policies?
To undo all religious changes since 1529
In terms of her policies, what did her advisors feel of them?
Mary’s sudden reforms would jeopardise her position as queen
Why was Mary popular? (2)
- Religious views
- Legitimacy
What position did Stephen Gardiner hold?
Bishop of Winchester and secretary to Henry VIII
What actions did Stephen Gardiner do?
Played an important role in the English reformation
What happened to Stephen Gardiner under Edward?
He was imprisoned in the Tower of London
