SECURING THE SUCCESION

Question 1

what was the 1534 succession act

Answer 1

• declared Mary illegitimate

- stated that succession would rest with annes children

Question 2

WHAT WAS THE 1536 SUCCESION ACT

Answer 2

• followed annes execution for treason
• declared illigimate
• stated that in the absence of a legitimate heir, the king could determine succession by will or letters patient- would allow henry to legitimise illegimate son

Question 3

WHAT WAS THE 1544 SUCCESION

Answer 3

• Re- ligitimated mary and elizabeth

- affirmed henry’s right to determine succesion by will or letters patient

Question 4

WHAT WAS HENRYS WILL IN DECEMBER 1546

Answer 4

• confirmed the succession arrangement
• stated that if edward mary and elizabeth die without children then heirs of henry’s sister Mary should succeed
• set up a regency council to act on edwards behalf