Somerset and Northumberland Flashcards
When was Edward VI born?
October 1537
When did Edward fall ill?
1552
When did Edward die of tuberculosis or chronic infections of the chest?
1553
When did Edward come onto the throne and how old was he
1547
9 years old
Who was Lord Protector from 1547?
Edward Seymour, Earl of Somerset
What was Somerset known as?
and Why
the ‘Good Duke’ because he made attempts to help the poor
In why year did England face major crisis?
1549 - rebellions
what was the regency council split between and who had majority under Edward
Catholics and reformers
reformers had majority
What did Somerset inherit from Henry (3)
- divided religious country
- finances ruined from foreign policy against France and Scotland
- rise in inflation from debasement in coinage and decline in income
when was archbishop cranmers homily published
1547
what was the arch bishop cranmers homily about
obedience to authority of king was in accordance of will of god - disobedience is a mortal sin
Who supported Somerset?
Cranmer, William Paget. Rewarded them with peerage and grants of land.
Why was Thomas Seymour executed?
Sought to turn Edward against Somerset and tried to plot with Southampton against the Protector.
What were some of Somerset’s policy failings?
His approach to foreign policy, badly mishandled the rebellions in 1549.
Who was Somerset’s most important enemy?
Northumberland
, feebleness of Somerset’s response to the rebellions gave him the opportunity to strike.