the lady jane grey affair Flashcards
What was the background to the Lady Jane Grey affair?
The background to the plot was discussed in Chapter 5. This section considers whether the challenge was due to religion or politics.
What are the debated causes of the Lady Jane Grey plot?
Historians have debated whether the main factor behind the plot was political or religious.
What political issues influenced the Lady Jane Grey plot?
Northumberland’s son married Lady Jane Grey in May 1553, and Edward’s declining health changed the political situation, suggesting Northumberland was not initially plotting for political gain.
What religious concerns did Edward have regarding the throne?
Edward was a strong Protestant and was concerned about his Catholic half-sister, Mary, taking the throne.
How did Northumberland’s position change during the plot?
Once Northumberland’s position changed, he attempted to secure it, aware that his Protestant beliefs meant he was likely to be excluded by Mary.
What support did Northumberland hope to gain?
Northumberland may have thought he would gain support from the elite who wanted stability after Somerset’s rule and from those who had gained land from the Dissolution of the Monasteries.
What was Northumberland’s strategy regarding Mary?
Northumberland had Lady Jane Grey proclaimed Queen and aimed to capture Mary before she fled to East Anglia.
What actions did Mary take to oppose Northumberland?
Mary raised a force, proclaimed herself Queen, issued proclamations, letters of summons, and asked Charles V for help.
What was the outcome of Northumberland’s march against Mary?
Northumberland lost his advantage and was forced to retreat to Cambridge, where he proclaimed Mary Queen.
What does the aftermath of the plot suggest?
The sudden collapse of the plot suggests it stood no chance, reinforced by the enthusiasm with which Mary was greeted in London.
How did Mary handle her initial supporters after the plot?
Mary showed leniency, releasing Gardiner and Norfolk from jail and appointing Paget to the Privy Council.
What happened to Northumberland, Lady Jane Grey, and Guildford Dudley?
Northumberland was executed, followed by Lady Jane Grey and Guildford Dudley.
