Key term for OCR GCSE History B, used in Catholics.
The belief that a monarch is appointed directly by God and is answerable only to Him.
Divine Right appears in OCR GCSE History B revision content for The Elizabethans (1580–1603), especially Catholics and Catholic plots.
The Elizabethans (1580–1603)
Catholics • Catholic plots
The Elizabethans (1580–1603)
Elizabeth and government • Elizabeth and her court
Migrants to Britain (c.1250–Present)
Medieval Britain c.1250–c.1500 • Characteristic features
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