Royal authority under Mary I Flashcards
What year was lady Jane Grey proclaimed queen?
1553
Why was there little support for Northumberland in Norfolk?
because of the cruelty in which he put down Ketts rebellion
What happened to the ships which Northumberland sent off the coast of Great Yarmouth to intercept Mary should she try and set sail?
they proved disloyal and declared allegiance to Mary
When did members of the Council proclaim Mary queen?
July 1553
Why did Northumberland proclaim Mary queen in Cambridge in July 1553?
as he realised his plan had failed
What has historian Christopher Haigh asserted the scale of Mary’s popularity reflected?
that this reflected the considerable devotion to the Catholic faith held by most English people
What were 3 reasons for Northumberland’s failed Devyse?
- he interfered with the legitimate succession
- promoted claims of his sons wife
- his behaviour was illegal
Who generated less enmity (hate) than Somerset amongst his colleagues?
Northumberland
How did Mary act during Northumberland’s Devyse?
she acted bravely, decisively and quickly; gathering support from the nobility, gentry and ordinary folk
What are the 2 possibilities on why Mary had so much support?
- English people supported case for the legitimate succession
- English people supported probable return to Catholicism
What was a problem with religion when Mary inherited the throne?
the kingdom had fundamental religious divisions
What was a problem with Mary’s person capabilities as a Queen when she inherited the throne?
She had not been brought up to rule and had little political instinct to help her cope with the challenges with which she was confronted
What was a problem in terms of government officials when Mary inherited the throne?
Mary would have to rely on those who served her half brother
A prominent new councillor of Mary’s government was Bishop Gardiner, who was he?
He had been her fathers secretary, a steadfast upholder of religious conservatism during Edward’s reign for which he suffered imprisonment
As well as Bishop Gardiner, who else were made councillors under Mary?
other churchmen who had been excluded from influence during Edward’s reign
Who is an example of a conservative councillor under Mary who at various times served under Edward?
Lord Paget
How many councillors did Mary appoint during her brief reign?
50
Due to the considerable increase of councillors (50) under Mary, what has this led historians to assert?
that such a large number of councillors inevitably led to an insufficient and faction ridden government
What was a problem with Mary’s decision to marry Philip of Spain?
it was never discussed formally in Council
Who did the working council consist of?
a smaller group dominated by experiences figures such as Gardiner, Marquis of Winchester and Paget
Who were Mary’s trusted group of advisors?
Cardinal Pole
When was Bishop Gardiner imprisoned under Edward IV?
because of his conservative Catholic views
Who did Mary lose confidence in on account of his opposition to her religious programme?
Lord Paget
Why did Mary have no confidence in Lord Paget?
on account of his opposition to her religious programme
Why did Mary never trust Bishop Gardiner?
as he failed to support her mother,Catherine, at the break with Rome
While Mary never trusted Bishop Gardiner, what did she regard him as?
indispensable
What year did Bishop Gardiner die?
1555
Who distanced themselves from secular matters (religion) which made Bishop Gardiner’s death even more of a loss?
Cardinal Pole
Due to the death of Bishop Gardiner and the distance of Cardinal Pole from secular matters, which 2 foreigners did Mary become reliant on?
her husband from1554 and Simon Renard the ambassador for her cousin in law, Charles V
A substantial minority of her many MPs opposed the reversal of Edwardian religious legislation?
80
What ensured that ex-monastic property would not be restored to the Church?
MP concern for property rights, motivated by self interest
What bill was defeated in 1555?
a bill to allow the seizure of property of Protestant exiles
