Duke Of Sommerset / Edward Seymore Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
How did he establish power?
4
A
- Kings uncle (Jane Seymour’s brother)
- Thomas Cramner
- Bribes
- Impressive military background
2
Q
Title?
How did he rule?
A
Lord protector (rules on edwards behalf)
Proclamation - made all the decisions
3
Q
Who was denied by sommerset to see Henry in his final years
A
Leading catholic Stephen Gardiner not allowed to see Henry in final years
4
Q
Why was he known as the Good Duke?
A
Looked after the poor
against enclosure farming
5
Q
THOMAS SEYMORE (Edwards brother)
What did he do?
A
- Married with Catherine Parr. Lived with Lady Jane Grey and Elizabeth (accused of SA Elizabeth)
- Bribed Edward with pocket money
6
Q
THOMAS SEYMORE (Edwards brother)
Defeat
A
Tried to kill Edward Seymore, woke his dog and caught with rifle in his hand
Executed for treason
7
Q
Two goals
A
- Unite Scotland and England
- Establish Protestantism
