Importance of dudley Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
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Privy Council Membership (1562–1588):
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Dudley was appointed to the Privy Council in October 1562, becoming one of its senior members
2
Q
Earl of Leicester
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29 September 1564
3
Q
Hinders marriage
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eg)august 17th 1579 alecon arrives
-he is anti it, supports Stubbs Peition (hand cut of 3rd nov 1579)
4
Q
Potential contoversy
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May 8th 1560 amy dudley dies
-July 25th 1564 nearly duels susssex
-prgamatic by choosing not to marry him - he is in £80000 debt
5
Q
Millitary importance
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10th july 1584 he wants early intervention
-not sent till 10th august 1585
6
Q
Netherlands
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Leads 7400 troops
Costs over £160000
He personally morgaeges £25000
7
Q
Becomes governor general
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25 January 1586. This move angered Queen Elizabeth I, who had not authorized him to assume such authority
