The Devise

Question 1

Edward VI

Answer 1

Health deteriorating, so Mary was the legitimate successor, they changed this through the devise to exclude Mary, suggested by Northumberland as he needed to preserve power and as Protestant under Mary he would be under threat

Question 2

Lady Jane Grey

Answer 2

Marriage of Dudley and Lady Jane Grey, leading to the will change for Lady Jane Grey as the heir, Edward could have been the driving force:

• Had a greater driving force attending Privy Council
• Committed Protestant stop Mary on the throne, wanted to create a religious reform.

Question 3

Devise

Answer 3

May 1553, named Lady Jane Grey as successor due to Dudley marriage

Question 4

Plot

Answer 4

plot poorly managed, Northumberland would have ensured sufficient forces and ensured Mary’s capture and launched a propaganda campaign.
Edward died 6 July 1553, legitimacy important to everyone, led to 9 days queen.