Stability of the monarchy in Edwards reign 1547-1553 Flashcards
When did Henry VIII die?
28th January 1547
When did Henry pass the final Succession Act of his reign?
1546
What did Henry instruct should help Edward rule?
The Regency Council
How many men were placed on this Council?
16
When did Somerset become Lord Protector?
February 1547
What was Somerset’s actual name?
Edward Seymour
Who did Somerset ally with to become Lord Protector?
William Paget
Name four social/economic problems faced in Edward’s reign
- Debt
- Inflation
- Poverty
- Vagrancy
What title did Northumberland take in January 1550?
Lord President
What was Northumberland’s actual name?
John Dudley
What were the names of the two key rebellions in 1549?
Western rebellion and Kett’s rebellion
What did Somerset do about the rebellions?
Nothing
When was Somerset removed from power?
1549
What was the name of the document that said that Lady Jane Grey would inherit the throne from Edward?
The Devise for the Succession
When was this document issued?
May 1553
