The Rule of Northumberland, 1549-1553 - Key Dates Flashcards
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October 1549
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Fall of Somerset; power struggle to replace him
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February 1550
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Earl of Warwick (becoming Duke of Northumberland in 1551) emerged as leading minister; became Lord President of the Council
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March 1550
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Peace of Boulogne with France; Scotland closely linked with France
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1551
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Strengthening of currency after effects of debasement; failed harvest and collapse in value of cloth exports
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January 1552
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Somerset executed
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March 1552
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Second Act of Uniformity
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May 1553
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Marriage of Northumberland’s son to Lady Jane Grey
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July 1553
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Death of Edward VI; Lady Jane Grey proclaimed queen under terms of Edward VI’s will; failure of coup and succession of Mary Tudor
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August 1553
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Execution of Northumberland
