Mary Tudor's stand at Framlingham Castle in Suffolk became the turning point of the succession crisis of 1553. Having retreated there after proclaiming herself queen, she attracted massive popular support from the East Anglian gentry and commons. Northumberland's army disintegrated as men deserted to Mary. The bloodless victory — achieved through popular legitimacy rather than battle — established Mary as the first regnant queen of England.
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