Edward VI death

What was E6 decline not like?

Swift or obvious- not a sickly kid

When did E6 start to feel ill and why?

Late Jan 1553 with either chest infection or tuberculosis

What did physicians tell the Privy Coucil?

That it was serious

When were there signs of improvement?

April

What was predicted in May?

Full recovery

What showed his recovery?

Out in Westminster Park and journey to Greenwich Palace

What happened late May?

Serious relapse

When did E6 die?

6th July 1553

When did succession become an issue?

His condition deteriorated seriously

Why did they want to avoid Mary’s succession?

Catholic 

What was unlikely about succession?

Any long-term planning

What happened in the 1st Succession Act 1533?

Only children of Anne Boleyn heir and removes Mary

What happened in the 2nd Succession Act 1536?

Removes Elizabeth from succession, only E6 as heir, and both Liz and Mary illegitimate

What happened in the 3rd Succession Act 1543?

Edward first, then Edward heirs, then Mary, then Liz- followed by Mary Tudor and Charles Brandon- Margaret Tudor skipped but don’t know why

Who was Lady Jane Grey married to?

John Dudley, Earl of Northumberland

How was LJG linked to the crown?

Mary Tudor granddaughter 

How long was LJG on the throne?

9 days

Why wasn’t the throne legal?

Didn’t have time to get Parliament approval