Tudors Succession Crisis 1553 0.0 / 5 ? HistoryBritish monarchy - Tudors and StuartsA2/A-levelAQA Created by: brennamackayCreated on: 18-04-19 16:00 Causes Edward VI died on July 6th 1553 - Mary was next in line according to Henry VIII's Act of Succession 1544. This caused inevitable turmoil as Mary was catholic. Northumberland had been closely liked to radical protestantism and feared for his life should Mary ascend to the throne. Northumberland plotted to place Lady Jane Grey (Great Granddaughter of Henry VII) on the throne. 1 of 3 Northumberland's Plot. June 1553 - Mary and Elizabeth both declared illegitimate. Edward drafted a will signed by 102 members of the nobility leaving the succession of Lady Jane Grey and her heirs male. BUT Edward died before parliament could retify the new line of succession, meaning the 'Devyse' could be illegal. Northumberland proclaimed Lady Jane Grey as queen July 9th 1553. In response, Mary gathered her Catholic supporters and members of the nobility in Norfolk. Northumberland summoned 2,000 troops but members of the Army and Navy proclaimed their support for Mary. The Council gave in support for Mary as Queen July 19th 1553. Northumberland realised his plan had failed and supported Mary as Queen July 20th 1553. 2 of 3 Aftermath. Northumberland was executed for treason in 1554. Lady Jane Grey and her husband Guilford Dudley executed after the Wyatt Rebellion 1554. 3 of 3
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