Spanish Marriage Flashcards
Who was Edward Courtenay?
English candidate to marry Mary I- Gardiner’s choice.
Why couldn’t Mary marry Edward Courtenay?
the marriage of an Englishman bought the threat of fractional rivalry as the husbands family become more influential.
Who did Mary want to marry?
Phillip II of Spain
Who reinforced her potential marriage with Phillip of Spain?
Charles V (Phillips father)and her main adviser Simon Renard
Why did the English not like the idea of the Spanish marriage?
Xenophobia (fear of foreigners).
What did Gardiner warn Mary the Spanish marriage could cause?
a rebellion.
Why was marriage important to Mary?
to produce an heir so that a Catholic succession might be guaranteed.
The Elizabeth (Protestant) couldn’t take the throne.
How did Mary attempt to allay the fears the marriage created?
A marriage treaty
What were the terms in the marriage treaty between Mary I and Phillip II?
- Phillip would be given the title of King but exercise none of the power.
- No foreigners were to be permitted to hold English offices.
- If Mary died before Phillip he would have no claim to the throne.
When was the marriage of Mary I and Phillip II?
July 1554
What was parliament’s reaction to the Spanish marriage?
They were not happy
In 1554 they tried to reject a bill that would have preposed Phillip and Mary of treason.
What did parliament prevent in 1555?
Phillip’s coronation as King.
Advantages of the Spanish marriage?
- a child would guarantee a succession + a catholic heir.
- avoided fractional rivalry
- support from Phillip’s father improved relationship with Spain.
Disadvantages of the Spanish marriage?
- difficult for England to stay neutral in Franco-Spanish conflict.
- Heavy hostility from public- Wyatt rebellion
- parliamentary disapproval
