Factions, 1539-53 - created from Mind Map

Faction under Henry VIII Conservative Reformist Henry's control waned in his later years Duke of Norfolk & Archbishop Gardiner Thomas Cromwell and Archbishop Cramner Disappointment in marriage, poor health, factional rivalry Foreign affairs Act of Six Articles (1539) Henry addresses Parliament, 24 Dec 1545 Historians - Hurtsfield & Elton Factions overstated, normal part of Tudor Gov. "Court" and "Country" party were the greater threat "Country party" resented growth of central bureaucracy, sucking power + wealth into London, away from provinces Campaign against France,captured Boulogne, Pleased him, but was financially crippling (2M) Made religious matters clear Catholic doctrine as basis for church Burning of Heretics King asserting dominance over matters of religion Chastises Lords and Commons over split regarding religion A middle ground must be taken

Fall of Cromwell Anne of Cleves Marriage Catherine Howard Protestant marriage on the continent Norfolk's niece, rival of Cromwell Supporting sacramentarians Norfolk told Henry Most significant factor, marriage tainted his influence also Act of Attainder stopped him from putting up a defense

Faction under Edward Somerset had tactic to gain control Faction and the fall of Somerset Henry wanted equal regency council Somerset against this, needed usual structure (King/Ruler) William Paget helped this happen Raised support easily, good military leader under Henry Announced himself as Vicegerent in Parliament Could Promote/Demote people to PC Somerset's biggest rival was Thomas Seymour (his Brother) wanted Somerset's position Privy council dislike the arrogant Somerset Warwick (later Northumberland) supported his claim for position Restricted access to Edward Edward disliked him wouldn't give E1 inheritance money Dudley (later Northumberland), provided what E1 wanted.

Factions, 1539-53