The Devise for the Succession in 1553 (OCR A-Level History A): Quizzes
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What illness did Edward VI develop in early 1553?
What illness did Edward VI develop in early 1553?
Incurable pulmonary tuberculosis
How old was Edward VI when his health declined in 1553?
How old was Edward VI when his health declined in 1553?
Sixteen years of age
Under the Third Succession Act, who should have succeeded Edward VI?
Under the Third Succession Act, who should have succeeded Edward VI?
Mary, then Elizabeth
What was Northumberland's position in relation to Edward VI?
What was Northumberland's position in relation to Edward VI?
His Protector
Whose descendants did Edward decide should inherit the throne?
Whose descendants did Edward decide should inherit the throne?
Henry VIII's sister
What was Frances Brandon's title?
What was Frances Brandon's title?
Duchess of Suffolk
What was the succession document Edward VI drew up called?
What was the succession document Edward VI drew up called?
'Devise for the Succession'
What type of heirs did Edward VI prefer to succeed?
What type of heirs did Edward VI prefer to succeed?
Male heirs of Protestant upbringing
What was Lady Jane Grey's relationship to the Duchess of Suffolk?
What was Lady Jane Grey's relationship to the Duchess of Suffolk?
Her eldest daughter
On what grounds were Mary and Elizabeth excluded from succession?
On what grounds were Mary and Elizabeth excluded from succession?
Bastardy
When did Edward VI die?
When did Edward VI die?
6 July 1553