Northumberland Flashcards
What was Northumberlands birth name?
John Dudley
Who was his father and why is this significant?
Edmund Dudley
Led Council Learned and was executed by H8
Name one of the roles Dudley had under H8
Master of the Horse for Anne of Cleeves
What title did he receive in March 1542 and why?
inherited Viscount Lisle
after stepfather died
When did he become Viscount Lisle
March 1542
What reputation did he have and when and how did he gain this?
He had a reputation as a military leader with battles with the Scots and French
What title did Somerset award him?
Earl of Warwick
What role did he have on H8 death?
Lord Great Chamberlain
How did he become the Lord President?
What events sparked this?
Success in dealing wiht the Kett Rebleiion of 1547
Unpopularity of Somerset
Oct 1550 planned Sommersets removal
Why did he fall?
When did he die?
His attempt to make Lady Jane Grey the queen
August 1553 tried and executed
Died on the 22nd of August
What did he help Edward write?
The Devyse
