The Succession Plot 1553/Edward's Death Flashcards
When did Edward die?
Evening of July 6th 1553.
How was Lady Jane Grey related to Henry VIII?
Great niece.
When did Edward fall ill?
Late January 1553 with a chest infection or TB.
When were there some signs of improvements in Edward’s health?
By April 1553.
When did Edward’s physicians predicted a full recovery?
May 1553.
What happened in late May 1553?
Edward suffered a serious relapse, probably contracting septicaemia.
Why was Lady Jane Grey chosen to be the successor of Edward?
She was Protestant.
What were the first changes made to the will in January by Edward?
- He intended to bar Mary’s succession on the grounds that she was Catholic.
- Initially suggested that the Crown should pass to ‘Lady Jane’s heirs male’.
What were the second changes made to the will on June 12th?
- 12 June - The order was given for a new will to be drawn up incorporating Edward’s Devise.
- Throne would now pass to ‘the Lady Jane and her heirs male’ because there was no time for Jane to have any children.
(Not really a change)
What were the third changes made to the will on June 21st?
- Edward =a minor ~ not able to make a will or override a parliamentary statue.
- Montague, Lord Chief Justice, reluctantly agreed to draft the will, but warned that it was not legal.
- 21 June - anyone who was of any importance was made to sign the will in front of the dying king.
Why would Northumberland
have wanted to remove Mary from the succession?
- It was essential to preserve his power.
- As a Protestant he would lose power when the Catholic Mary came to the throne.
- His son married Lady Jane Grey.
Why would Edward want to remove his own sister from the succession?
Evidence for Edward being the driving force;
- Playing a greater role in government, attending PC meetings and setting agendas.
- A committed Protestant so wanted to stop a Catholic monarch from changing his Edwardian Reformation.
Why did the Succession Plot in 1553 fail?
- Did not mobilise the full military forces at their disposal.
- Did not act decisively.
- Left London.
- Needed to rally forces, distribute propaganda and lock in support of the Privy Council - unpopular.
Why did Mary succeed?
- Acted without hesitation by raising a force, proclaiming herself Queen, issuing proclamations, asking Charles V for support.
- Legitimate claim ~ divine right of kings and the act of succession.
- Committed and broad spectrum of support ~ religious conservatism.
Tenth = Tower
What happened on the 10th of July for Northumberland?
Lady Jane Grey taken to the Tower where she is declared Queen.
Northumberland = Norfolk
What happened on the 11th of July for Northumberland?
Northumberland goes to Norfolk to restore order.
Thirteenth = Troops
What happened on the 13th of July for Northumberland?
Northumberland sets out with 2,000 troops to defeat Mary due to having no-one else to send.
What happened on the 15th of July for Northumberland?
Privy Council in the Tower for protection but did not send the reinforcements that Northumberland had requested.
What happened on the 17th of July for Northumberland?
- Northumberland’s forces started to desert and refuse to go further as they had heard rumours that Mary had 30,000 in her camp.
- Northumberland retreated.
When was Northumberland arrested and where?
20th of July in Cambridge by Arundel.
What happened on the 10th of July for Mary?
- Proclaimed herself Queen in East Anglia.
- The Council rejected her claim and she began mustering troops.
What happened on the 12th of July for Mary?
Reports arrived from East Anglia of noble families supporting Mary.
What happened on the 15th of July for Mary?
Mary had moved to Framlingham Castle with large numbers of supporters declaring for her.
What happened on the 19th of July for Mary?
- In London almost all of the Privy Council left the Tower and said that they had fallen into error ~ Lady Jane Grey’s father announced to his daughter that she was no longer queen.
- Mary was proclaimed Queen in London and people celebrated.
What did Mary do on the 3rd of August?
Entered London to great celebrations.
When was Northumberland executed?
22nd of August 1553.
What was the number of forces Mary had on the 19th of July?
20,000.
When was Mary proclaimed Queen?
July 19th 1553.
Where did Mary proclaim herself Queen and why was this significant?
East Anglia - Protestant area ~ shows she had Protestant support even though she was Catholic.
How many troops did Northumberland set out with to defeat Mary on the 13th of July?
2,000.
