Why did Mary I get popular support for her accession to the throne?

What were the Strengths of Mary’s Claim to the Throne?

• next in line to succession after her brother died

• named by Henry VII as 2nd in the line to accession after Edward VI

blood claim & father’s will which garnered her support from the English people

Who was Lady Jane Grey?

Henry VIII’s great niece & a Protestant in May 1553 - when she married Guildford Dudley, eldest son of the Duke of Northumberland

Why was Lady Jane Grey put into the line of succession?

Northumberland persuaded Edward that Lady Jane Grey should be next incline for the succession & this became law by a ‘Letters Patent’ signed by Edward on June 21st 1553

• already 5th in line for the throne

• Edward died in 1553 - relucent 16-year-old Lady Jane Grey ascended to the throne

What happened to Lady Jane Grey nine days into her ascension to the throne?

Lady Jane Grey was imprisoned by Mary when she became Queen

• executed a year later after her father was involved in the Wyatt Rebellion

Why was the Duke of Northumberland lacking in Appeal?

• made enemies with his dealings with fractions at court

• little time for poor & did not support anti-enclosures - sided with greedy landlords

• ruthless in his dealing with the poor - suppression of rebellions

• tried to oust Mary

• seen as greedy & power grabbing after marrying his eldest son, Guildford, to Lady Jane Grey

What was Mary I’s childhood like?

happy childhood - devoted to her mother, Catherine of Aragon

Who educated Mary I?

her mother! - studied Latin & did have some Humanists tutors during this time

Who was Mary I’s first betrothed to?

Charles V & Holy Roman Empire

• Charles ended engagement when Henry refused to send her to Spain immediately with her large dowry

Who did Mary I distain?

Anne Boleyn - old enough to see the impact of her mother’s forced divorce

• also disliked & resented her sister, Elizabeth

What was Mary I’s status when she became queen?

became Queen at 37 - never had been married

Who were the three big opponents to Mary I’s Succession?

• Duke of Northumberland

• Thomas Cranmer

• Duke of Suffolk (Henry Grey)

How did the Duke of Northumberland oppose Mary I’s Succession?

tried to block her succession

How did Thomas Cranmer oppose Mary I’s Succession?

signed Edward’s letter patent & had been instrumental in the break with Rome - causing her mother’s divorce from Henry VIII

How did the Duke of Suffolk (Henry Grey) oppose Mary I’s Succession?

father of Lady Jane - supported Northumberland & rebelled against Mary

How popular was Mary in 1553?

widespread popular support - force of 20,000

• made a triumphant entry into London in 1553

• people celebrated in the streets & bells were rung across the country

• citizens packed the streets, lit bonfires & held feasts in Mary’s honour