16th Century Attitudes Towards Female Rulers (Edexcel A-Level History): Flashcards
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Year Mary Tudor became England's queen
Year Mary Tudor became England's queen
1553
Protestant who wrote against 'Monstrous Regiment of Women'
Protestant who wrote against 'Monstrous Regiment of Women'
John Knox
Knox's meaning of 'monstrous' regarding female rule
Knox's meaning of 'monstrous' regarding female rule
Unnatural or against the natural order
1135 female ruler whose reign led to civil war
1135 female ruler whose reign led to civil war
Queen Matilda
Term for queens ruling in their own right
Term for queens ruling in their own right
Queens regnant
Mary Tudor's husband (married 1554)
Mary Tudor's husband (married 1554)
Philip of Spain
1554 marriage treaty's main purpose
1554 marriage treaty's main purpose
Protect Mary's power & English independence
1554 rebellion linked to Mary's Spanish marriage
1554 rebellion linked to Mary's Spanish marriage
Wyatt's Rebellion
When Elizabeth's Virgin Queen image developed
When Elizabeth's Virgin Queen image developed
From late 1570s onwards
Elizabeth's probable favourite courtier
Elizabeth's probable favourite courtier
Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester