Succession

Question 1

What was the Devise?

Answer 1

LJG was named Queen

Question 2

When did Edward die and how?

Answer 2

6th July 1553

He got TB in Jan, signs of improvement in April, late May he had a relapse and later died in July

Question 3

How was the will changed?

Answer 3

Original note on the succession were jotted down in Edward’s own hand in January
He intended to bar Mary’s succession on the grounds she was a Catholic

Question 4

How was the will changed for the second time?

Answer 4

• June 12th Edward was visited by Northumberland and his law offices
• The order was given for a new will to be drawn up incorporating Edwards divise
• This is now stipulated that the throne would now pass to ‘the Lady Jane and her heirs male”
• There was no time for Jane to have any children since Edward was obviously dying
  Signed and legalised on 21st

Question 5

What evidence is there for Edward being the driving force?

Answer 5

• Playing greater role in government, attending PC meetings and setting agendas
• A committed Protestant so wanted to stop a Catholic monarch
• Wanted his religious reform programmed to continue

Question 6

What evidence is there for Northumberlands work?

Answer 6

• It was essential to preserve his power

- As a Protestant he would lose power when the Catholic Mary came to the throne