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What was the reason for Dudley's family's downfall in 1553?

  • Bankruptcy

  • Plague outbreak

  • Failed to prevent Mary I's accession

  • Political scandal

Answer

Mary I's accession was the catalyst for the downfall of Dudley's family in 1553. Despite being instrumental in securing her crown, Dudley's plans for a Protestant regency were thwarted by other powerful nobles. Mary's subsequent marriage to Philip of Spain, her Catholic faith, and the religious policies she implemented eroded the political influence Dudley had cultivated during the reign of Edward VI.
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