4 - henry viii & faction in the 1540s Flashcards
The Reign of Henry VIII after 1529
1
Q
fall of Catherine Howard
A
- became bored with Henry
- Cranmer told Henry of her adultery & pre-marital affairs via letter
- Catherine was executed
- Henry allowed Norfolk to withdraw from court (for previous loyal service)
2
Q
Who told Henry about Catherine Howard’s adultery & pre-marital affairs?
A
Thomas Cranmer, via letter
3
Q
attacks on Thomas Cranmer
A
- fall of Cromwell left Cranmer vulnerable
- accused of heresy by Catholic faction
- Henry warned Cranmer & gave ring (sign of confidence)
- Cranmer ordered to judge himself (charges dropped)
- Henry loyal = in control
- could’ve stopped case developing & Cranmer fear = wanted to show power
4
Q
attacks on Catherine Parr
A
- Catholic faction attacked
- sympathised with reformist beliefs, evidence of heresy
- Henry allowed accusers to confront her
- told of the plot beforehand (allowed to see her husband)
- able to convince him & agreed to follow his views
- accusers greeted with abuse from Henry = control
5
Q
Who was Thomas Cranmer?
A
Archbishop of Canterbury
6
Q
Who was Thomas Cromwell?
A
Chief Minister
7
Q
fall of Gardiner & Norfolk
A
- Gardiner -> trumped up charge (reformists’ dominance)
- Norfolk -> arrested, put in Tower, would’ve been executed (Henry died before)
- Norfolk’s son (Earl of Surrey) -> executed, put part of royal coat of arms on emblem (w/o permission)
- shows Henry lost control by end of his reign
