Pre Work (intro Reading And Future Learn) Edward VI (1547-1553)

Question 1

In which years did harvest fail or was harvest poor

Answer 1

1549,1551

Question 2

By which year had the crown under Ed become bankrupt

Answer 2

1552

Question 3

How much money was spent on the 1549 campaigns vs Scotland

Answer 3

£580,000 spent and Boulanger continued to be forfeited costing more.

Question 4

When and where was Edward born

Answer 4

Born at Hampton Court on 12 October 1537

Question 5

When did Edward Vi die and how old was he

Answer 5

6 July 1533, aged 16

Question 6

Why was Edward so important to Henry

Answer 6

Only legitimate son to his 3rd wife, Jane Seymour, who died 2 weeks after the birth. By Henry’s last will and testament a Council fo Sixteen, made you of equal members, was to be appointed during the royal minority. However rights of other kids (Mary and Liz) maintained via 3rd Succession Act of 1543.
I’m Henry’s will line of succession= Ed, Mary, Liz then came the collateral heirs to the throne (descendants of Henry’s 2 sisters, Mary and Margaret of Scotland)
Mary’s were to come first (all women: Frances, Duchess of Suffolk, and her daughters the 3 Grey Sisters)
Next was descendants of Marg of Scot ( Her grandchildren: Mary Queen of Scots and Henry, Lord Darnley (only male other than Ed in succession))

Question 7

When did Henry Viii die and what happened upon his death

Answer 7

28 Jan 1547 but was kept secret for 3 days whilst his councillors ( Edward Seymour, earl of Hertford and duke of Somerset and William Paget)were negotiating. They persuaded the council that Henry’s real wish wasn’t to form a council of equals (a collective gov) but rather to make Edward Seymour (his brother-in-law and Ed VI’s uncle) Protector. Making him virtual regent of the realm, taking the title of duke of Somerset. Other councillors were bought off with land and titles