5.1.1 The Fall of Somerset Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
When was Somerset arrested?
A
October 1549
2
Q
Why was Somerset arrested? (This could be the points for an essay question)
A
- Failure to deal with rebellions.
- Shunning of the Privy Council.
- Incompetence in policy. (enclosures, debasement, religious ambiguity etc.)
3
Q
Why did Somerset make so many enemies?
A
Everyone hated his style of rulership and his stupid policies.
4
Q
What were the events that led to his fall?
A
- He lost authority following rebellions.
- Retreated with Edward to Winsor (6th Oct)
- Edward abandoned him, and he was arrested shortly. (13th Oct)
5
Q
Who was Northumberland?
A
John Dudley, Earl of Warwick
6
Q
How did Northumberland seize power?
A
- He deposed many of the Catholic members of the Privy Council to get a Protestant majority.
- Plot in early 1550 to remove him allowed him to dismiss enemies ( like Earl of Arundel and Southampton)
- Became Lord President
7
Q
What happened to Somerset once Northumberland took power?
A
- Pardoned Somerset, got him out of prison, goods restored and placed in Privy Council once again.
- N’s son married Sst’s daughter.
- Involved in plot and as a result executed in Jan 1552.
