. Historical portraits ... fi-ciently to appear as a signatory to Edward VIs devise of thesuccession in favour of Jane Grey in the summer of the next is clear, however, that he never intended to abide by this, and hewas one of the leading agents in putting Mary on the throne. Marynever trusted him, although he played a leading part in furtheringher marriage with Philip, for his religious views were of the he made a gallant stand, in two successive Marian Parliaments,against Gardiners statutes for persecuting heretics; but when thestatutes had been forced through he tacitly
. Historical portraits ... fi-ciently to appear as a signatory to Edward VIs devise of thesuccession in favour of Jane Grey in the summer of the next is clear, however, that he never intended to abide by this, and hewas one of the leading agents in putting Mary on the throne. Marynever trusted him, although he played a leading part in furtheringher marriage with Philip, for his religious views were of the he made a gallant stand, in two successive Marian Parliaments,against Gardiners statutes for persecuting heretics; but when thestatutes had been forced through he tacitly acquiesced, and hecontinued to hold his office of Lord Privy Seal. This he resignedon the accession of Elizabeth, and there is not much evidence thathe possessed any influence under her. But her settlement ofreligious affairs was probably quite to his mind: for, thoughwithout any moral elevation of character or any serious religiousviews, he was evidently a convinced Erastian and a champion ofmoderation in all things. V JZ. 2 W O X tf) ho a 5 O « 3 E M <D o I 5 ■- 3 .5 Q E Eo
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