Edward VI: Succession crisis Flashcards
(5 cards)
What was the overview of events leading to Mary becoming queen?
Edward became ill, and Northumberland feared Mary (Catholic) making England Catholic. He attempted to change the succession to Lady Jane Grey, but there was little support for her compared to the legitimate Mary. The succession was not made legal through Parliament.
What was Northumberland’s plan regarding the succession?
Northumberland planned to make Lady Jane Grey queen. She had married his son in May 1553, but Edward died in July 1553 before Parliament made the succession legal.
What led to the failure of Northumberland’s plan?
Edward died too quickly, and Lady Jane Grey had a weak claim compared to Mary. Mary managed to amass strong political support in Norfolk, and the council made her queen in 2 days.
What were the implications of the devyse?
Northumberland failed and was seen as power-hungry for trying to marry into the succession. People were reluctant to support him, while Mary acted quickly and gathered large support. Messing with the succession was illegal.
