Elizabeth’s court and Parliament (AQA GCSE History): Flashcards
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Elizabeth's court dual function
Elizabeth's court dual function
Centre of political power & display of royal wealth
Who made up Elizabeth's court?
Who made up Elizabeth's court?
Nobles & wealthy individuals
Size of Elizabeth's court
Size of Elizabeth's court
Approx. 2,000 people
Mobility of Elizabeth's court
Mobility of Elizabeth's court
Highly mobile, travelled between royal residences
Two major royal palaces used
Two major royal palaces used
Greenwich & Hampton Court
Royal Progresses purpose
Royal Progresses purpose
Travel England, stay w/ nobles, be seen by subjects
Court dress code items
Court dress code items
Gold/silver fabrics, dyed velvet, elaborate ruffs
Financial impact of attending court
Financial impact of attending court
Financially ruinous for many nobles
What was patronage?
What was patronage?
System to reward supporters & maintain loyalty
Types of patronage rewards
Types of patronage rewards
Valuable lands, prestigious positions, noble titles
Institutions working with the court
Institutions working with the court
Privy Council, Parliament, Justices of Peace, Lord Lieutenants
Effect of patronage system
Effect of patronage system
Created network of mutual dependence & loyalty
When Elizabeth I became Queen
When Elizabeth I became Queen
1558
Courtiers' roles
Courtiers' roles
Personal advisers, display power, served on Privy Council
Royal Progresses financial benefit
Royal Progresses financial benefit
Transferred court costs to nobles