The Northern Rebellion Flashcards
1
Q
What was it inspired by?
A
Elizabeth’s refusal to allow the Duke of Norfolk to Marry Elizabeth’s Catholic Cousin, Mary Queen of Scots.
2
Q
Which 2 Northern nobles led the rebellion?
A
The Earl of Westmorland and the Earl of Northumberland.
3
Q
What year was it?
A
1569
4
Q
What did the 2 Earls do?
A
They took control of Durham Cathedral and held an illegal Catholic mass. They marched South with 4600 men but the rebels disbanded when the loyal Earl of Sussex raised an army against them.
5
Q
What happened to Northumberland?
A
Executed.
6
Q
What happened to Westmorland?
A
Escaped to France.
7
Q
What happened to Norfolk?
A
Imprisoned.
