In 1569, Thomas Percy (Northumberland) and Charles Nevill led a rebellion to release Mary Queen Of Scots, as they believed she had a more legitimate claim to the throne as she was Catholic, whilst Mary was protestant (see religion page). An army of 12000 marched to demand Mary's release and they destroyed English Bibles, alters and statues; yet the rebellion was a failure and Northumberland was later executed after a failed attempt to seek sanctuary. Another 400 rebels were executed, and an Act was later passed stating that it was now treason to say Elizabeth was not Queen.
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