Philip government Flashcards
(20 cards)
Who was secretary until 1566
Gonzalo Perez
Secretary in North
Gabriel de Zenyas
Secretary in the south Antonio Perez
Antonio Perez
2 factions
Ayalas and Riberas
Who was in the Riberas faction
Zapata
Alvarez de Toledo
Duke of Alba
Who headed the Mendozas family
Ruy Gomez Silva and Prince of Eboli
Did Philips visit the Netherlands often
No only visited in 1559, only left Castile for Portugal after that
When was the system of Juntas prevalent
1570s +1580s
Role of the juntas
Expected to discuss and advise the king on particular problems.
Those who were sat were ministers and officials
NOT permanent bodies
What councils were deemed of much importance
Regional councils, 5 new ones set up in Milan and Sicily and the the council of Portugal
Who coordinated the juntas
Mateo Vasquez
Why did all government foodies move to Madrid in 1561
To improve communication
How did the council of Castile lose a bit of power
All functionaries appointed by Philip but Philip rarely attended the meetings.
Lost more authority with Count of Barajas, President of Council of Castile from 1583-92 complaint about the councils deficiencies
Limitation of council of Juntas
Members had limited knowledge outside of Spain
Which Junta involved key individuals
Junta de Noche
Who was the Junta de Noche
Inner group made up of key secretaries
Cristobel de Moura, Juan de Idiaquez, the Count of chinchon and Vasquez
Who took over Gonzalo perez as secretary in 1566
His son Antonio perez
Who took over Antonio Perez as secretary in 1579
Mateo Vasquez
How long did Vasquez hold the position of secretary until
1591
How did Philip deal with Aragonese Cortes
Met three times 1563, 1585, 1592
Last one came at consequence as it led to the Aragonsese revolt
Philip wasn’t bothered about Aragon as had little tax capacity therefore not worth the political stress
