Succession Crisis of 1553 (AQA A-Level History): Flashcards
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When Edward VI's serious illness began
When Edward VI's serious illness began
January 1553
Edward VI's heir under 1544 Succession Act
Edward VI's heir under 1544 Succession Act
Princess Mary
When Lady Jane Grey married Northumberland's son
When Lady Jane Grey married Northumberland's son
May 1553
How long Lady Jane Grey reigned
How long Lady Jane Grey reigned
Nine days
When Edward VI died
When Edward VI died
July 1553
What mattered more in 1553 succession crisis
What mattered more in 1553 succession crisis
Legitimate succession over religion
Who surrendered to Mary near Cambridge
Who surrendered to Mary near Cambridge
Northumberland
When Northumberland was executed
When Northumberland was executed
August 1553
2 places outside London backing Lady Jane Grey
2 places outside London backing Lady Jane Grey
Berwick and King's Lynn
Why Mary eventually executed Jane Grey
Why Mary eventually executed Jane Grey
Represented hope for Protestants; posed continuing threat