Mary's Approach to Marriage (Edexcel A-Level History): Flashcards
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Queen consort
Queen consort
King's wife; supportive, intercede, produce male heir
John Knox's view on female rule (1558)
John Knox's view on female rule (1558)
'Repugnant to nature' and 'contumely to God'
3 reasons Mary chose Philip of Spain
3 reasons Mary chose Philip of Spain
Dynastic, religious alignment, foreign policy
Lord Chancellor who opposed Spanish match
Lord Chancellor who opposed Spanish match
Stephen Gardiner
1554 marriage treaty - Philip's title vs power
1554 marriage treaty - Philip's title vs power
King in title, but couldn't rule, only assist Mary
Wyatt's Rebellion date & cause
Wyatt's Rebellion date & cause
January 1554; opposed Spanish marriage
How Elizabeth used marriage prospects
How Elizabeth used marriage prospects
As diplomatic tool for alliances & leverage
When Elizabeth became 'Virgin Queen'
When Elizabeth became 'Virgin Queen'
From late 1570s onwards
Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester
Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester
English suitor for Elizabeth; son of Duke of Northumberland
How long Elizabeth ruled alone
How long Elizabeth ruled alone
45 years