The revolt of the Northern Earls.(1569-70)
Catholic Nobles(Northumberland, Westmorland,Lord Dacre, D of Norfolk). Norfolk held on suspicion of treason. Others went ahead and raised rebellion. Took Durham, were eventually defeated by The Earl of Surrey in February.
Outcomes
- Northumberland flees to Scotland is returned and executed
- Westmorland flees and dies in Scotland
- Lord Dacre flees to Flanders
- Duke of Norfolk imprisoned and executed
- Mary moved to Midlands stricter imprisonment
Regions in Excelis (1570)
Feb 1570 Pope Pius V published a papal bull excommunicating Elizabeth any loyal subjects could also be excommunicated. Catholics should depose and kill Elizabeth.
Why?
- Encourage revolt of Northern Earls (Too late already over)
- Planned invasion and deposition of Elizabeth. (Spanish alliance over. No protection)
Outcome?
- Too Late
- Not well Published.
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