Northumberland's Method of Government Flashcards

1
Q

What title did Northumberland give himself?

A

Lord President of the Council and Great Steward of the King’s Household

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What did the role of Lord President entail?

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Worked WITH the PC, increased numbers to 33, set up an inner council who were all on the PC, used less proclamations

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3
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What did the role of Great Steward entail?

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Controlled Edward’s household - e.g. used Cranmer to influence Edward a lot

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How did Edward’s role change under Northumberland?

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He began attending PC meetings and giving his opinion on certain issues (e.g. Black Rubrik debate)

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5
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How was Northumberland’s governing different to Somerset’s?

A

Less autocratic

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6
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How did NL change the balance of the RC?

A

Purged the conservatives Southampton and Arundel

Appointed Sir John Gates as Vice-Chamberlain to ensure his control over the court

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7
Q

Example of one of Northumberland’s chief administrators?

A

William Cecil

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