Lady Jane Grey Flashcards
When does Edward catch small pox and why is this bad
April 1552, he does not die but his immune system is weakened
When is Edward bed ridden
From February 1553 to his death on 6th July 1553
What did the third act of succession state and when was it
The third act of succession in 1543 stated that after Henry VIII died Edward would become king followed by Mary and then by Elizabeth
Why were Mary and Elizabeth declared illegitimate and what did this mean
The marriages to Catherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn had been declared illegal. Although they were illegitimate, they could still inherit the crown.
What was the devise for succession and when was it drawn up
The devise for succession was drawn up in spring 1553 and aimed to make the unborn son of Lady Frances Grey or Lady Jane grey king
After the devise was drawn up who did Lady Jane Grey marry and when did this take place
Lady jane grey married Northumberland’s son, Lord Guildford Dudley and the marriage took place on May 25th 1553
When was the second devise for succession drawn up
21st June 1553
By the second devise for succession what was clear about Edward
It was clear that edward was going to die within weeks
What did the second devise for succession do and who was behind it
The second devise for succession made Lady Jane Grey Edward’s heir and it is difficult to say who was behind it but Northumberland was probably instrumental in getting Edward to sign it
When does Edward die
July 6th
When and who does Northumberland get to sign the devise
July 6th to July 8th Northumberland forces 102 prominent people in London to sign the devise including all the privy council
When is edwards death announced
July 8th
July 9th
Mary issues orders to the Privy council. She starts acting like queen straight away. She has been praying for this moment ever since edward became king
July 10th
Charles V backs Mary . The privy council declares that Lady Jane Grey is Queen. Lady Jane grey is told that she is queen.
July 13th
Northumberland leaves London to fight Mary who has now raised an army in protest and East Anglia
