Stability of the monarchy Flashcards
Death of Henry VIII brought his 9 year old son to the throne
1547
Western rebellion, contained by earl of Shrewsbury, response to religious changes the book of common prayer was made in the same year, several battles 3,000 killed
1549
Kett’s rebellion, response to enclosures, defeated Northhampton and took Norwich, 16,000 rebels
1549
Anti somerset faction, warwick Paget and Wriothesley
1549
Power struggle between the catholics on the council and northumberland, became lord president of the council
1550
Devise for the succession
1553
Wyatt rebellion, political elite feared they would lose their influence to Spainiards
1554
Inner council established
1555
Mary’s marriage to Philip
1554
Execution of Somerset
1552