Elizabeth and her court (OCR GCSE History A (Explaining the Modern World)): Flashcards
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When did Elizabeth I become queen?
When did Elizabeth I become queen?
17 November 1558
When did Elizabeth I die?
When did Elizabeth I die?
24 March 1603
Who was Elizabeth I's father?
Who was Elizabeth I's father?
Henry VIII
Who was the last reigning Tudor monarch?
Who was the last reigning Tudor monarch?
Elizabeth I
What is patronage?
What is patronage?
Power to control appointments in exchange for loyalty
What was a 'progress' in Elizabethan court?
What was a 'progress' in Elizabethan court?
Summer travels to visit wealthy nobility
How many nobility were on Elizabeth's Privy Council?
How many nobility were on Elizabeth's Privy Council?
19
How long did William Cecil hold his position?
How long did William Cecil hold his position?
40 years
What was Sir Francis Walsingham's role?
What was Sir Francis Walsingham's role?
Head of Secret Service
When did Robert Dudley die?
When did Robert Dudley die?
1588
When was Hatton appointed Lord Chancellor?
When was Hatton appointed Lord Chancellor?
1587
When did the Earl of Essex rebellion occur?
When did the Earl of Essex rebellion occur?
1601
How long did the Essex rebellion last?
How long did the Essex rebellion last?
12 hours
When was the Earl of Essex executed?
When was the Earl of Essex executed?
February 1601
How many supporters did Essex gather?
How many supporters did Essex gather?
Around 300