Henry VII Government Flashcards
(29 cards)
How many members were apart of the working Council?
6/7
What was the function of the working Council?
- advise the King
- administer the realm on the king’s behalf
- make legal judgements
What was the the working Council?
- permanent body
- core membership
- no established procedures
Who made up the Council?
Nobles, churchmen, laymen
Which NOBLES made up the Council?
- Lord Daubeney
- rarely included the great magnates
Which CHURCHMEN made up the council?
- John Morton and Richard Fox
- chosen for their legal training and administrative skills
Which LAYMEN made up the council?
- Edmund Dudley and Sir Richard Bray
- chosen for their legal training and administrative skills
- Henry placed more faith in gentry and lawyers than previous kings
What were the problems with the Council?
- some members met up separately to discuss legal or administrative issues
- lack of procedures meant there were no regular meetings
- with the exception of the working council, not everyone was forced to attend
What was the Council Learned in Law?
- offshoot to the Council
- developed during second half of Henry’s reign
What was the function of the Council Learned in Law?
- maintain the king’s revenue
- exploit the king’s prerogative rights
What did the Council Learned in Law succeed in doing?
- raising crown finance
- ensuring loyalty and maintaining authority through bonds and recognisances
Who made-up the Council Learned in Law?
Sir Richard Bray and Sir Richard Empson; Bray was replaced by Edmund Dudley following his death in 1503
Who was the Council Learned in Law unpopular amongst?
the nobility
Why was the Council Learned in Law unpopular amongst the nobility?
- not a recognised court so couldn’t be appealed against
- particularly ruthless extraction of money
What was the royal court?
- centre of government
- personal monarchy, rewards, status
- contact with the king
What was the royal Court comprised of prior to 1495?
- Household Proper
- Chamber
What was the Household Proper?
- headed by the Lord Steward
- cared for the King, courtiers, and guests
What was the Chamber?
- headed by the Lord Chamberlain
What was the Lord Chamberlain?
- responsible for the Chamber
- influential courtier
- spoke for the monarch
- member for the Council
How did the Chamber adapt post-1495?
- the Privy Chamber
- fewer interactions with the King; accessed by most intimate servant’s only
- king’s support more valuable
Why did the Chamber adapt post-1495?
Due to Sir William Stanley’s involvement in the Warbeck conspiracy, Henry decided to make it more difficult for individuals to access his presence
What was Parliament comprised of?
The House of Commons and the House of Lords
How many times did Henry call parliament, and when?
Seven times
- five during first ten years
- twice during final fourteen years
What is the pattern in Henry calling parliament?
- called more frequently during times of insecurity
