Sheffield manor lodge Flashcards
when was Mary first imprisoned at Sheffield Manor Lodge?
May 1568
why was Sheffield Manor Lodge chosen as Marys “prison”?
location-very central to the country
handler-proud protestant and was very loyal to Elizabeth he was also one of the richest men in the country at the time.
why was Mary imprisoned?
On 24 July 1567, she was forced to abdicate in favour of her one-year-old son. After an unsuccessful attempt to regain the throne, she fled southward seeking the protection of her first cousin once removed, Elizabeth I of England.
why was George Talbot the most suitable candidate as Marys captor?
he was a very loyal protestant and supported Elizabeth always he was also a member of Elizabeth’s court. He was also when of the richest men in the country at the time.
why did Mary have to abdicate the Scottish throne?
Mary had to abdicate the Scottish throne after she lost control after she was forced into marrying her cousin she was facing constant scrutany.
what was the cause of Marys execution?
treason- this was her attempting to start a revolution and replace Elizabeth on the throne.
how long was Mary held captive?
14 years
who was Marys first husband?
Francis II of France this was until his death in December of 1560.
which countries did Mary have power in?
After Mary first marriage to Francis II of France she had control over parts of France but also Scotland until her abdication in July of 1567.
which Earls co-ordinated the northern rebellion?
Charles Neville, 6th Earl of Westmorland, and Thomas Percy, 7th Earl of Northumberland.
How many soldiers helped co-ordinate the northern rebellion?
over 700 soldiers assisted in the rebellion which were inevitably publicly executed under the choice by Elizabeth herself.
why was Sheffield castle a good choice to store Elizabeth?
it was good as it had big walls making it hard for anyone attempting to free Mary from captivity it was also close to Sheffield Manor Lodge making it accessible to move Mary from one site to another in the event of an attack.
what were the drawbacks of Sheffield Manor Lodge?
it had hundreds of acres of land to cover making it impossible to keep all the ground protected it also required constant maintenance so allowed for possible escapes of Mary.
why did Elizabeth have all people involved in the northern rebellion so publicly executed?
Elizabeth had them all so publicly executed to show anyone lese planning to do this that she is not afraid to have severe consequences for those who try to undermine her.
How were Mary and Elizabeth related?
Mary and Elizabeth were first cousins once removed through King Henry VII of England. Two of Henry VII’s eight children were Henry VIII Tudor and Margaret Tudor.
