Mary I Flashcards
(30 cards)
When did Mary I proclaim herself Queen?
July 10th, 1553, at Framlingham Castle in Suffolk.
Who did the Privy Council initially support before switching allegiance to Mary I?
Lady Jane Grey.
What happened to Northumberland after Mary I was proclaimed queen?
He was arrested in Cambridge and executed on August 22, 1553.
What act passed in 1553 confirmed Mary I’s legitimacy?
An act declaring Mary I legitimate over Lady Jane Grey.
When was Mary I officially coronated?
October 1st, 1553.
Who were some key Protestant leaders imprisoned in September 1553?
Cranmer, Latimer, Hooper, Ridley, and Rogers.
What rebellion was sparked by fear of a Catholic and Spanish succession?
The Wyatt Rebellion.
What did Parliament refuse to repeal in October 1553?
The Act of Supremacy.
What did the Act of Repeal do?
Undid the Edwardian Reformation.
When did Mary I announce her intention to marry Philip of Spain?
November 16, 1553.
What did Mary I relinquish in December 1553?
The title of Supreme Head of the Church.
Which countries did Protestant exiles flee to in January 1554?
Germany and Switzerland.
Where did Sir Thomas Wyatt raise his standard during the rebellion?
Maidstone, on January 15, 1554.
Why did the Wyatt Rebellion escalate sooner than expected?
Because their plans were leaked and publicly proclaimed.
What key mistake did the Wyatt rebels make upon reaching London?
Delaying at the Thames, allowing the city time to prepare.
When was Princess Elizabeth arrested for supposed involvement in Wyatt’s Rebellion?
February 9, 1554.
What happened at Ludgate during the Wyatt Rebellion?
The gate remained closed, forcing the rebels to surrender.
What were the Royal Injunctions of March 1554?
Orders to suppress heresy, remove married clergy, and restore traditional ceremonies.
What happened to Protestant bishops in March 1554?
They lost their sees.
When did Mary I marry Philip of Spain?
July 25, 1554.
What did the Second Act of Repeal do in November 1554?
Reversed anti-papal legislation since 1529.
Who was the first Protestant martyr under Mary I?
John Rogers, in February 1555.
When were Bishops Ridley and Latimer burned for heresy?
October 16, 1555.
What religious reforms were issued in February 1556?
The Twelve Decrees of clerical discipline.
