The Edwardian Reformation (religion) under Northumberland Flashcards
What is Northumberland viewed as in the eyes of many historians
The reviver of the privy council, which had not been used effectively since the death of Cromwell.
What is important about the timing of Northumberland’s rise to power
Took control at a time of national crisis during 2 regional rebellion. This fact can be used to back up the remarkable ability of Northumberland as he was able to undo much of the societal damage caused by Somerset.
What label is Northumberland often given by traditional historians
The “bad duke” label
Describe the traditional view of historians on Northmerland’s protectorate and his motives and how does this compare to the Revisionist view
Viewed his actions at the end of Edward’s reign (the altering of the line of Succession) as a cynical move made by Northumberland in order to protect his own interests. Often claimed Dudley had engineered the device for the Succession to ensure that his own agenda was met. However, revisionists now believe that Edward was behind the altering of the Succession as a means of protecting his Protestant reformation.
What was Northumberland’s real name
John Dudley
