Tudors (key dates and info)👑

• Henry VIII became king in 1509
• Queen elizabeth became queen in 1558
• 1547- Edward VI becomes king Somerset rules on his behalf.
• 1549 - introduction to a new protestant prayer book designed by archbishop cranmer.
• 1549 - western rebellion against protestant prayer book and economic issues.
• 1550 - Somerset overthrown, Duke of Northumberland becomes Lord protector.
• 1552 - execution of Somerset
• 1553 - Death of Edward VI.
• 1553 - Northumberland attempts to put lady jane grey on the throne and fails.
• 1553 - Mary tudor exceeds to the throne. She Is catholic.
• 1553 - Northumberland executed.
• Elizabeth ruled from 1558- 1603
• 1554 - Mary marries king Philip of Spain (catholic).
• 1554 - harvest failure leads to starvation in some areas.
• 1556 - sir Henry dudley arrested for plot to place elizabeth on throne.
• 1558 - death of Mary, elizabeth becomes queen
• 1559 - Elizabeth religious settlement introduces moderate protestantism with catholic elements.