Tudor Rebellion and Disorder: government at centre

What was Court like under Henry 7?

greater centralism, idea on kingship, expression of personality

What was central to Henry 8's court?

politics, social life, intellect, and religion.

How did royalty behave in the Tudor Court under Henry 8?

Royalty lived outside of the normal life standard.

Who had high influence in the Tudor Court under Henry 8?

Personal attendants

Was Henry 8 court mobile ?

Yes, with 30 houses within 20 miles of London.

What event was organized to cement a friendship during Henry 8's reign?

The Field of Cloth of Gold 1520, between England and France taking place in Hampton Court

How was the Tudor Court under Edward VII perceived?

Neglected as too young

Who oversaw the public court and privy chamber during Edward VII's reign?

Lord Chamberlain

What activities were part of the lavish Tudor Court under Edward VII?

Jousting and hunting

What was done to accommodate foreign guests at the Tudor Court under Edward VII?

Made extra arrangements

What characterized the Tudor Court under Mary?

Little interest for public displays

What did Mary do to revive the Tudor Court?

Established a semi-religious court

How did Mary reward her followers in the Tudor Court?

reduce posts in court

What did Mary establish in the Tudor Court for her husband?

a household

What were common features of entertainment in Mary's Tudor Court?

Courtly entertainment and personal fool

What did Mary do when she was pregnant in relation to the Tudor Court?

withdrew from the court

What aspects of patronage were prominent in the Tudor Court under Elizabeth?

Learning, literature, music

How did the Tudor Court under Elizabeth revive theatrical aspects?

Displays showing admiration for life and late 1570s formal public shows

What significant event occurred in 1586 regarding Queen Elizabeth and the Tudor Court?

They wore the badge of queen

how many typically attended elizabeth’s council

50-60 residents

Who handled patronage at the Tudor Court under Elizabeth?

Lord Burghley

What did Monopiles provide to the Tudor Court under Elizabeth and what was the associated risk?

Wealth, but with the potential for corruption

What was the Tudor Council under Henry VII known for?

Being a large informal council

How many men in total attended the Tudor Council under Henry VII?

200 men between 1485-1509

Who made up the attendees of the Tudor Council under Henry VII?

A mix of nobles, church officials, and lawyers

Why was the Tudor Council under Henry VII crucial?

to secure the throne

What was the purpose of gathering the Tudor Council under Henry VII?

To gather opinions and the mood of the counties

What kind of issues were covered in the Tudor Council under Henry VII?

war and tax

tudor council under Henry 8

More open to foreign policy then Henry 7

What happened to Henry 8's council in 1536?

In response to POG, filled wile only kings most trusted reducing size from 227 to 20

What was the Reform of Privy Council in 1540?

permanent change in reducing council numbers in an attempt to modernise it from Cromwell

What did Cromwell and Wolsey role evolved into?

Privy Council

How did Duke of Somerset use Edwards 7's council?

gifted household with responsibilities of the privy chamber

Who brought down Somerset in rebellion?

Duke of Warwick who replaced his role

Who was in charge of the dry stamp under Edward?

Stanhope

Why was Edward VI's council larger?

to govern the country

Who many people were in council in 1552?

31 total, 21 active

Where was the governments focus during Edward?

Privy Chamber

What was the new power in Edward VI's council?

collective proclamation on monarch honour

Why was their joint control under Mary's council?

fear of reoccurrence of Cromwell's power surge

What was the purpose of appointing men to the council under Mary?

To appear inclusive

How many people were in council during Mary's reign?

50 members between 1553-58

Who run Mary's council?

experienced administrators

What did Mary's council receive?

A seal but It didn't override the dry stamp

What was the primary function of the council under Mary?

To serve the country, not private servants

Was Elizabeth's council mobile?

The council moved to different locations.

How frequently did the Tudor council under Elizabeth meet in the 1590s?

everyday

How often did the Tudor council meet in the 1520s?

three times per week

What did the Tudor council under Elizabeth avoid having?

chief minister.

What was the council's membership in 1559?

19

What was the council's membership in 1586?

19

What was the council's membership in 1597?

11

What was the council's membership in 1603?

13

What was the secretaries role under Henry VII?

relied on council and family

didn't want to elevate people

centre at most things

What was Cromwell's role under Henry VIII?

manipulated so most powerful

passage of legislation, break England from Rome

Eltham ordinances secretary placed at 4th

What was secretary's role under Edward VI?

Northumberland impose himself into the role

What was secretary's role under Mary?

relied on advice of ambassador, Cardinal Pope, and husband

Who was William Petre?

secretary under Edward and Mary, conservative minister, peacemaker, analysed council measures

What was the role of secretaries under Elizabeth?

use position to enhance own power and conduct day to day running, tactful personality to deal with Queen, ensure council run

What was William Davison's role?

secretary in 1586, task of death warrant of Mary however needed Elizabeth's signature but was reluctant in giving it when council decided warrant should be sent. Davison blamed and forced to pay 10,000 marks

What was Lord Lieutenants role under Henry VII?

in local gov oversaw by Nobel and gentry

What was Lord Lieutenants role under Henry VIII?

in 1512 and 45 commissioned by Nobel to organise defence for 1st and 3rd French War, in 1536 commissioned for Pilgrimage of Grace

What was Lord Lieutenants role under Edward VI?

in 1549 Northumberland appointed Nobels to deal with Kett's rebellion, military role at local level

What was Lord Lieutenants role under Mary?

formalised system, in 1557 to 58 government divided country to 10 lieutenants but only temporary

What was Lord Lieutenants role under Elizabeth?

positions permanent as response to Spain, reinforce Nobel as country defences, recruitment, war effort and crimes, deputies help

What was the role of the parliament under Henry VII?

Not called often as England was peaceful, gave legal status to succession

How did the parliament challenge Henry VII in 1504?

By giving a smaller tax sum

What was the Act of Attainder?

Henry VII calling parliament after battle of Bosworth to set reign as one day before so enemies traitorous