Edward VI: Powers Developed and Government

Cards (5)

  • 1547 - Edward Seymour appointed himself Lord Protector and Duke of Somerset
  • 1549: Thomas Seymour, Somerset's Brother, executed through Act of Attainder, having married Catherine Parr and attempted to get close to Princess Elizabeth
  • 1549: Somerset resigns under pressure from Privy Councillors
  • Northumberland made himself Lord President of the Privy Council. Purged Conservatives and made William Cecil a Chief Administrator.
  • Northumberland helped Edward to come up with his Devyse to put Lady Jane Grey on the Throne. Executed for Treason in 1553