Edward VI: Government under Nothumberland

Question 2

Impact of the coup against Somerset

Answer 2

Warwick (Northumberland) became more well known and prominent within government.

He became president of the council. His main supporters were conservatives.

Question 3

Somerset’s second coup

Answer 3

Somerset attempted to re-accumulate his position within the government, being assisted by Paget. Somerset was stopped and Paget was imprisoned. Somerset executed.

Question 4

Impact of Somerset’s second coup

Answer 4

Used the second coup as an opportunity to strengthen his control. Moved away from a councillor government and ruled like Somerset had done.

Question 5

Changes made by Northumberland

Answer 5

Promoted himself to Duke of Northumberland. Gave John Gates the patronage of ‘Vice-Chamberlain of the Household’ - this further confirmed his control over the court.

Question 6

How did John Gates and Northumberland gain even more power?

Answer 6

John Gates possessed the ‘Dry Stamp’ so they could place a wax seal on documents, this was the King’s signature.