Who were Somerset and Northumberland?

Question 1

What were Somerset’s positive qualities?

Answer 1

1/ A man of actions
2/ Mildly radical protestant
3/ Accumulated wealth and jewels

Question 2

What were seven of Somerset’s negative qualities?

Answer 2

1/ Stubbornly committed to certain politics
2/ Obsessed by Scottish problem
3/ Obsessive gambler
4/ Autocratic and arrogant ruler
5/ Not well-educated or bookish
6/ Spent too lavishly - Built Somerset House

Question 3

What sort of family was Somerset born into?

Answer 3

Born Edward Seymour, brother of Jane Seymour.

Question 4

How did Somerset gain favour in Henry’s reign?

Answer 4

1/ 1537 - Became member of Privy Council
2/ Diplomacy and on the battlefield Scotland and France in 1540’s
3/ Elected as Protecter on 31st January 1547

Question 5

What is the timeline of Somerset fall from power?

Answer 5

After becoming Duke of Somerset, was dismissed and imprisoned in 1549.
1550 - Released and returned to PC.
1552 January - Tried and executed.

Question 6

What six positive traits did Northumberland possess?

Answer 6

1/ Skilled politician
2/ Not pious
3/ Effective at delegating responsibility
4/ Soldier
5/ Ambitious for Power
6/ Opportunist

Question 7

What negative trait did Northumberland possess?

Answer 7

Suffered from illness and depression.

Question 8

What family was Northumberland born into?

Answer 8

Born John Dudley in 1504 - son of Edmond Dudley. Executed by Henry VIII as scapegoat for Henry VII’s financial policy.

Question 9

How did Northumberland gain favour under Henry VIII?

Answer 9

1/ Various court posts ie. Master of the Horse for Anne of Cleves.
2/ Became Viscount of Lisle in 1542
3/ 1540’s earned military reputation against Scotts and French.

Question 10

What posts did Northumberland possess after Henry’s death?

Answer 10

1547 - Became Earl of Warwick and Lord Great Chamberlain.
1549 - Crushed Kett’s Rebellion

Question 11

What did Northumberland organise?

Answer 11

Removal of Somerset in October 1549 and then became Lord President of the Council in January 1550.

Question 12

When did he become Duke of Northumberland?

Answer 12

October 1551

Question 13

What did Northumberland attempt to change and when?

Answer 13

The succession in his own advantage in July 1553.

Question 14

When was he removed and executed?

Answer 14

August 1553 - Died on 22nd.