Edward under Somerset

• Edward was 9 years old and his reign was a regency under somerset . He had smallpox in 1552 and died in 1553 of tuberculosis.
• Somerset was arrogant and had a dictatorial style of leadership as kept the sole use of the dry stamp and used 77 proclamations in 3 years.
• Lack of authority in society as the western and kett's rebllion broke out due to:

  • sheep tax 1549 that deterred the conversion of arable into pastoral farming
  • Hated of local government officials
  • demanded return of traditional catholic practices.
• Instablity of authority in Governenemnt due to faction:
• Instability of authority in Government due to faction:

  • Brother Thomas Seymour conspired with Southampton to turn Edward against Somerset.
  • Southampton denounced Seymour and reinstated into council
  • Authority shown with Seymour's execution.
• Lack of authority in 1549- Somerset fled to Hampton court palace with Edward, he surrendered when promised no treason charges would be put against him.
• Edward was vital to governance, showing the kings authority was still in tact.