The Revolt of the Northern Earls Flashcards
Who were the two Earls in charge of the Revolt of the Northern Earls?
The Earls of Northumberland and Westmorland
Who was Mary, Queen of Scots to marry as part of the Revolt of the Northern Earls?
Thomas Howard, Duke of Norfolk
What happened to the Earl of Northumberland’s patronage under Elizabeth?
It was removed - he was no longer in charge of defending the border against Scotland and his copper mine was taken away from him
Who was placed in charge of defending the Scottish border under Elizabeth?
The Earl of Sussex - a southener
Who was appointed as Archbishop of Durham in 1561?
James Pilkington
Why was James Pilkington unpopular as Archbishop of Durham?
He tried to reduce the influence of Catholicism in the North
What did Mary, Queen of Scots tell the Spanish ambassador to England in January 1569?
“I shall be Queen of England in three months and Mass shall be said all over the country”
Why were Elizabeth’s loyal nobles involved in the Revolt of the Northern Earls?
They hoped the marriage pact between the Duke of Norfolk and Mary, Queen of Scots would force Elizabeth to name an heir
Where did the Northern Earls seize on 14 November 1569?
Durham Cathedral
Why did some of the rebels divert to Hartlepool by 30 November 1569?
They hoped that Spanish help would arrive at the port (it didn’t)
How many men did Elizabeth send to deal with the rebel forces of 5,400?
14,000
Who told Elizabeth about the Revolt of the Northern Earls in September 1569?
Robert Dudley
Where did Elizabeth move Mary, Queen of Scots to during the Revolt of the Northern Earls and why?
Coventry
She was further away from the rebels
What attitude did most English Catholics take to the Revolt of the Northern Earls at the time?
They did not support it and remained loyal to Elizabeth
Why did Philip II of Spain not support the Revolt of the Northern Earls?
He did not want Mary, Queen of Scots to be Queen of England because of her close links with France
