Somerset Flashcards
What was Somersets name at birth?
When was he born?
Edward Seymour
1506
What was Somerset’s relation to the King?
Uncle of the King
Brother to his mother
When did he become a member of the PC?
1537
When did he become Earl of Hertford?
1537
What was he elected as by the Provincial Council?
Lord Protector
When did he promote himself to Duke of Somerset?
16th of Feb 1547
Who was his first victim and why?
His brother Thomas Seymour tried to plot against him
How did he keep control?
Put members of his household on the PC
Supporters in key roles eg Sir Micheal Stanhope Cheif Gentleman
Describe his rule in one word
Autocratic
How did he become in control?
What role did he have after Henrys death?
Voted by the council
Had control of will and dry stamp
kept Kings death a secret for a couple of days
What title did he award to gain support?
John Dudley- Earl of Warwick
Thomas Seymour - Lord Seymour
William Parr = Marquis of Northampton
Thomas Wriothesley = Earl of Southampton
What was Somerset addicted to?
Name a piece of evidence that shows this
Gambling
Won 35 shilling at Archbishop of Canterburys palace
What were three weakness in his actions as Lord Protector?
Poor leader-reluctant to deligate and often bypassed council
Spent lavishly- Adding 5K to his income
Failure in Scotland
Name three stringths with his actions as Lord Protector ?
Win at the Battle of Pinkie 1547
Surrounded King with his supporters eg groom of the still = Sir Michael Standhope in Aug 1547 and Chief Gentleman of the PC in 48
How did Somerset fall from power?
Oct 1549- Dismissed from office and imprisoned
April 1510 - returned to PC
Jan 1552 - tried and executed
