Marriage and succession Flashcards
In what year did Liz have a small pox scare
1562
What was the issue with Liz’s view on marriage
Wanted to marry so a catholic would not ascend however did not want to marry just for political reasons
Who were the candidates for marriage
Robert Dudley, Philip of Spain, Archdukes Ferdinand & Charles and Prince Eric
What are some facts about Dudley regarding marriage
- Liz’s preferred choice
- Horrified Cecil due to politics
- 1560: first wife (Amy) died mysteriously
What are some facts about Philip of Spain regarding marriage
- Offered upon ascension
- Devout Catholic
- Distrusted by politicians
What are some facts about Archdukes Ferdinand & Charles regarding marriage
- Sons of Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor
- Catholic
What are some facts about Dudley regarding marriage
- Protestant
- Liz not a fan
- cannot speak English
When was the issue of succession first raised by the house of commons
1559
Why was the issue of succession raised again in 1563
Liz’s smallpox rose fear of invasion, civil war and religious strife
Who were the potentials to be the heir to the throne
Lady Catherine Grey (Jane’s sister) or MQS
When was the issue of succession pressed for the 3rd time by parliament, mainly by Cecil and Dudley
1566
Who were banished from the presence chamber for mentioning succession
Dudley and Pembroke
Who from France was it suggested Liz should marry in 1579 when she could still have kinds
François, Duke of Anjou
What was an issue with marrying V
The child would be under French influence which worried many people
When was MQS executed and who replaced her
1587 and James VI, heir to the English throne
