James I & Charles I: Character,Court & Favourites

Question 1

What were some characteristics of James I?

Answer 1

Intellectual, outgoing, practical and enjoyed debates & politics

Question 2

What were some characteristics of Charles I?

Answer 2

Shy, speech defect, uncommunicative, unwilling to compromise and a contrast to his father

Question 3

How did James approach the ambiguity of the unwritten constitution?

Answer 3

Practically

Question 4

How did Charles approach the ambiguity of the unwritten constitution?

Answer 4

Provocatively

Question 5

What was James I court like?

Answer 5

Lively and open, physical interaction with courtiers

Question 6

What was Charles I court like?

Answer 6

Strict, isolated and dominated by arminians and catholics

Question 7

What is defined as a courtier of the monarch?

Answer 7

A favourite who was particularly close to the Crown

Question 8

Who were James I favourites?

Answer 8

‣ Esme Stuart (Duke of Lennox)
‣ Robert Carr (Earl of Somerset)
‣ George Villiers (Duke of Buckingham)

Question 9

Who was the key favourite of both James I and Charles I?

Answer 9

Duke of Buckingham