roles of the Earls Flashcards
1
Q
why wasnt Northumberland on board with the marriage plot between Norfolk and Mary?
A
he was a strong catholic and believed in restoring the catholic faith, Norfolk being a nominal protestant, he wasn’t certain that he was the best person to marry Mary.
2
Q
who did Northumberland believe should marry Mary?
A
Phillip of Spain
3
Q
why was Westmorland so keen for the marriage to go on?
A
because he has close family ties with Norfolk and hoped for increased patronage and estates if they came to power.
4
Q
which of the earls were reluctant to join the rebellion immediately?
A
Northumberland, he joined in November and was uncertain about the rebellion however as it grew momentum he joined in his battle to restore Catholicism.
