Revolt of the Northern Earls Flashcards
What did Elizabeth do to spread Protestantism in the Catholic North?
Appointed James Pilkington as Archbishop of Durham
What did Elizabeth do to the Earls of Northumberland and Westmorland?
Replaced them with inexperienced Protestants advisors
Why were the Northern Earls worried?
Feared the country would fall into a civil war as Elizabeth had not produced a heir
Who was Thomas Percy?
Earl of Northumberland, a catholic who held an important position in the court of Mary I but lost favour with Elizabeth. Had lost the rights of a copper mine to the Queen
Who was Charles Neville?
Earl of Westmorland, from an important catholic family and was the brother-in-law to the Duke of Norfolk
Who was Thomas Howard?
Duke of Norfolk , a senior Protestant and senior noble with links to the old catholic families of the North. Disliked the new Protestants on the court and realised he could marry Mary Queen of Scots who was next in line if Elizabeth didn’t produce a heir
Mary Queen of Scots
Knew the Northern Earls were unhappy and believed they could help her to the English throne. Had a legitimate claim to the throne
Who was Jane Neville?
Married to Charles Neville and sister of Thomas Howard. Encouraged her husband to carry on with the rebellion and could become the Queens sister in law
9th November
Revolt begins
14th November
Rebels capture Durham castle and hold a Catholic mass
16 th November
Duke of Sussex writes to the Privy Council that he is having trouble finding an army to fight the rebels
22nd November
Most of Northern England is controlled by the rebels
30th November
Some rebels divert to capture the port of Hartlepool and meet the Spanish. The Spanish never arrive
14th December
Rebels take control of Bernard castle in County Durham
16th December
14,000 men March from the South to fight the rebels. They reach Durham and most rebels retreat.
