2) Charles I personality Flashcards
1
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Unprepared for role
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- youngest son of James I
- elder brother had been prepared as king but died
- Charles became heir but unprepared & less suited to kingship = insecure
2
Q
Character (5)
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- insecure due to brother’s death (inferiority complex)
- bad at communication (speech defect)
- unwilling to compromise (criticism = rebellion)
- unsympathetic to others
- CONTRAST TO FATHER
3
Q
Key points (4)
A
- contrast to father
- severely inexperienced
- defensive of prerogative
- firm believer in Divine Right
4
Q
Court (3)
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- strict order & isolated = model of his state
- only his supporters = Arminians & Catholics
- vast art collection & court masques
5
Q
Views on monarchy (4)
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- DIVINE RIGHT
- defensive of prerogative
- unwilling to negotiate
- nature of court increasingly affected relationship w parliament
6
Q
Favourites
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- George Villiers! (patronage & foreign policy failures)
- Henrietta Maria (french catholic wife)
- Catholics & arminians