HIST 3501 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Marian Exiles, Elizabethan Religious Settlement, Supreme Governor Of The Church Of England
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This was thought by many catholics as they deemed her mother"s marriage as illegitimate. She would be raised by katherine parr alongside her brother, edward. Mary even said that she acknowledged no princess but herself. She was also bitter about anne boleyn taking her mother"s place. Katherine parr was very kind to her step-children, and made sure that they were all educated as if they were heard to the throne. Therefore she had a humanist tutor who pushed her hard as a christian humanist. She would come to the throne in 1558 among many issues. Parliament had officially accepted her as monarch, but they were concerned about her ability to bring stability. Her sister was the first female ruler of the country since matilda, who had ruled over a civil war. Therefore, they were concerned with her ability to run the country peacefully. Parliament was also gaining more and more power due to religion.
