faction & its impact during rule of Somerset Flashcards
what led to ppl disliking Somerset?
Disquiet within the governing circles about the personal nature of Somersets government, as letters from Paget, a close advisor of the Protector reval.
what other reasons did ppl dislike Somerset?
who?
The latter was opposed to Somersets religious policies, Warwick many have seen an opportunity to advance his own power, while Paget was concerned about Somerset ignoring his advice.
what caused Somerset to lose power?
Moved Edward to Windsor, Edward fell ill, claimed that he was prisoner and abandoned his uncle. Edward accused Somerset of threatening riots, Somerset could not contradict the king and was removed from power within a week.
why was he executed?
Warwick released somerset from jail his daughter married Warwicks son and he was restored to the privy council. Somerset continued to plot an attempt to recover his position and this led to the Privy council to executer him Jan 1552.
what was Warwick made by jan 1550?
Warwick was Lord President of the Council.
