Securing the Succession

    Cards (4)

    • 1534- Succession Act

      Declared Mary (Henry and Catherine's Daughter) illegitimate, stated that an heir would rest with Annes children
    • 1536- Succession Act

      Followed Annes execution, declared Elizabeth (Henry and Anne's daughter) illegitimate, stated that in the absence of an legitimate heir the king could determine the succession by will, allows Henry to legitimise his illegitimate son Richard (Richard dies in 1536)
    • 1544 Succession Act

      Legitimised Mary & Elizabeth, affirmed Henrys right to determine the succession by will
    • December 1546, Henry's Will
      confirmed the succession, stated that if Henry's children die with kids; Henry's sisters children will succeed, set up the regency council to act on Edwards behalf
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