Main Figures In Elizabethan England ? Flashcards
(14 cards)
Who was William Cecil ?
The Secretary of State/ lord treasurer for most of Elizabeth’s reign
What was William Cecile’s main goal ?
To create and unified and Protestant British isle
Which executions/ persecutions did William Cecil hold responsibility for ?
The persecutions of catholics and the execution of MQOS
What title did Elizabeth give William Cecil ?
Lord Burghley
What title did Robert Dudley hold ?
The first Earl of Leicester
Who was Robert Dudley ?
A potential suitor for the first 30 years of Elizabeth’s reign. A key military officer during the Dutch revolt and the Spanish Armada
What did Robert Dudley support?
Puritanism and non conformist clergy
Who was Robert Dudley a potential husband for on the suggestion of Elizabeth ?
Robert Dudley
Who was Francis walsingham ?
Elizabeth’s main spymaster and secret policeman
What role did Francis walsingham have in MQOS’s execution ?
He secures her execution by finding evidence the she wanted to overthrow Elizabeth
What role did Francis walsingham have in the Spanish Armada ?
He used a network of spies to learn and plan for the armada
Why would it have been positive if Elizabeth married archduke Charles of Austria?
As he is the founding of Philip 1 of Spain it would prevent Spanish rivalry and possible invasion
Who was Francis Duke of Anjou ?
A French prince
