The Devise for the Succession in 1553 (OCR A-Level History A): Flashcards
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When did Edward VI's health decline?
When did Edward VI's health decline?
1553
Edward VI's age when he died
Edward VI's age when he died
Sixteen years old
Edward VI's fatal illness
Edward VI's fatal illness
Pulmonary tuberculosis
Edward's Protector who influenced succession
Edward's Protector who influenced succession
Northumberland
Document Edward drew up for succession
Document Edward drew up for succession
'Devise for the Succession'
Type of heirs Edward VI preferred
Type of heirs Edward VI preferred
Male heirs of Protestant upbringing
Lady Jane Grey's relation to Duchess of Suffolk
Lady Jane Grey's relation to Duchess of Suffolk
Eldest daughter
Why Mary & Elizabeth were excluded
Why Mary & Elizabeth were excluded
Bastardy & fear English Reformation compromised
What Edward's Devise disregarded
What Edward's Devise disregarded
Father's will & 1544 Act of Parliament
Date of Edward VI's death
Date of Edward VI's death
6 July 1553
Initial heir in succession plan
Initial heir in succession plan
Son/heir of Duchess of Suffolk or Lady Jane Grey
Why succession plan was changed
Why succession plan was changed
Edward dying, no time for heir to be born
Final heir chosen in Devise
Final heir chosen in Devise
Lady Jane Grey and her male heirs
Heirs under Third Succession Act
Heirs under Third Succession Act
Mary, then Elizabeth
Northumberland's action after Edward's death
Northumberland's action after Edward's death
Gathered forces to secure Lady Jane Grey's succession