1.4 Government Flashcards
What was the role of the Council?
- Advise the King
- Administer the realm on King’s behalf
- Legal judgements
How many councillors were through his reign and how many at one time?
227 overall
6-7 normally never over 150
Who were some of the most trusted councillors?
- John Morton (14 years)
- Richard Fox (22 years)
- Reginald Bray
Why were his most trusted councillors so important?
Gave stability to his regime as they were in power for so long
What did the council not produce during his reign?
During his reign no established rules or procedures
Did the Council aid effective government and how?
- Smaller committees meant more stability and closer aid
- Specific committees to spread concerns such as the Court of General Surveyors
When did the Council Learned come into place?
1495
What was the purpose of the Council Learned?
- Responsible for keeping up with wardship, marriages and relief
- Maintain King’s revenue and exploit prerogative rights
Who were the key individual leading the Council Learned?
- Richard Empsom - Member of Kings council from 1494 and chaired Council Learned
- Edmund Dudley
- Reginald Bray
What did the Council Learned collect?
Bonds and Recognisances
Did the Council Learned aid effective government? If so, how?
Aided
- Made bonds and r’s much more effective and widespread
- Henry was more secure than ever
Not Aided
- Caused resentment due to the enforcement of these policies
What three groups made up the Personnel of Gov?
- Churchmen - Clerics
- Nobility - nobles
- Gentry - ‘new men’
Key clerics and their role in government
John Morton - Became King’s Chancellor
Richard Fox - King’s principal secretary
- Among some of the favoured clerics
Importance of clerics
Enabled education and legal expertise for administrators and the King
Key nobles and their roles
- John de vere - Lord Admiral and supported Henry
- Jasper Tudor
