Elizabeth Barton and John Fisher (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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What was Elizabeth Barton commonly known as?
What was Elizabeth Barton commonly known as?
The Nun of Kent
What position did John Fisher hold from 1504 onwards?
What position did John Fisher hold from 1504 onwards?
Bishop of Rochester
What did Elizabeth Barton claim had miraculously cured her serious illness?
What did Elizabeth Barton claim had miraculously cured her serious illness?
A divine vision of the Virgin Mary
What was John Fisher's relationship to Henry VIII before their conflict?
What was John Fisher's relationship to Henry VIII before their conflict?
He was Henry's tutor
From which year did Barton's visions become increasingly political?
From which year did Barton's visions become increasingly political?
1527
What did Barton prophesy would happen if Henry divorced Catherine?
What did Barton prophesy would happen if Henry divorced Catherine?
The King would die a villain's death
Who published 'The Nun's Book' in 1533?
Who published 'The Nun's Book' in 1533?
Dr Edward Bocking
Who did Henry VIII order to take action against Elizabeth Barton?
Who did Henry VIII order to take action against Elizabeth Barton?
Thomas Cromwell
On what date was Barton forced to confess she had been lying?
On what date was Barton forced to confess she had been lying?
23 November 1533
What did an Act of Attainder allow Henry to do?
What did an Act of Attainder allow Henry to do?
Execute people without a proper trial
On what date was Elizabeth Barton executed for treason?
On what date was Elizabeth Barton executed for treason?
21 April 1534
When was John Fisher executed for treason?
When was John Fisher executed for treason?
June 1535