Topic 4; Theme 2, Faction and the Succession crisis Flashcards
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When was Essex’s coup?
1601
When did Essex draw his sword on the Queen and why?
1598, after she slapped him
What noble title did Essex have?
Robert Devreux, Earl of Essex
When did Essex disobey orders and return to Court from Ireland?
1599
When did Essex get the monopoly on sweet wines?
1588
Who assumed Walshinghams role of Queen’s secretary and when?
1590, Cecil assumed the role on a temp basis for 6 years (more court power)
When did Cecil and Essex work together to pressure the Queen into sending troops to support French Protestants?
1591-92
When did Essex begin corresponding with James VI of Scotland (I of England)?
1593
When did Cecil and Essex work together to appoint Essex’s clients military posts?
1593
When did Elizabeth appoint Essex to the Privy council? What did he do there?
1593, he championed aggressive military policy
When was the Factional fight for Attorney General and who was appointed?
1594, Edward Coke (Cecillian) was appointed over Francis Bacon (Essex)
When did Wentworth write a pamphlet demanding Elizabeth summon parliament and name James VI of Scotland (I of England) her successor?
1596, he was in prison
When did Essex criticise Elizabeth’s ‘feminine indecision’ and why?
1596, after Elizabeth delayed sending troops to help French defend Spanish science of Calais
Who was appointed Treasurer of the Chamber and when?
1596, Sir John Stanhope a Cecil Client
What did Essex make Elizabeth promise before he went away to Cadiz and when?
1596, made her promise not to appoint a new Secretary while he was away
What did Essex do after his victory at Cadiz?
1596, He asked Archbishop of Canterbury to proclaim a day of celebration for his citron rather than attributing it to Elizabeth.
When did Cecil short Essex of his profits at Cadiz?
1596
Who became Warden of the Cinque Ports?
1597, Cecil’s brother-in-law
Who became Privy councillor and when?
1597, Lord Chamberlain (Cecil client)
When and why does Cecil demand closer gov supervision of Essex’s military expeditions?
1597, after Essex’s failed island voyage
When did Charles Howard get made Earl of Nottingham and what did Essex do?
1597, had Elizabeth appoint him Earl Marshal to outrank Howard again.
When did Essex request Sidney get post of Lord Chamberlain and lord lieutenancy after Lord Cobham’s death? What was the outcome?
1597, unsuccessful.
When was Essex put under house arrest and why?
1599-1600, for storming queen’s bedchamber and deserting his post in Ireland.
When did Cecil open negotiations with Scotland and what did Essex do in retaliation?
1600, Essex then wrote to James and said Cecil preferred the Infanta’s claim and James sent ambassadors to meet.
