43. Faction Flashcards
What did William Cecil’s working relationship with elizabeth given him?
Unrivalled political power and made him a target for rival factions
What do some historians argue that divisions in the privy council were due to?
Personal rivalries based on ideological or religious differences
What did faction under elizabeth tend to arise out of?
Patronage
What did patronage lead to?
Ambitious men to unite around those they thought most likely to be able to offer prospects for advancement
When was the fall of Norfolk?
1572
What happened due to the fall of Norfolk?
Removed the last traces of ideological, pro Catholic opposition in the privy council
What fundamentals did the council agree on?
The need for the Queen to marry, the need to settle the succession, and the need to uphold Protestantism
Were Cecil’s rivals determined to cause his death?
No
Who was Cecil’s most serious rival?
Earl of Leicester, but they sometimes worked together
Who were the main rivals of cecil?
-Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester
- Thomas Radcliff, Earl of Sussex
-Thomas Howard, Duke of Norfolk
-Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex
Who was Thomas radcliff?
A talented soldier and administrator who was neutral in religion, but was never a royal favourite
Who was Thomas Howard?
A religious conservative who leant towards Catholicism. He disliked Cecil and Leicester, and his involvement in the ridolfi plot led to his downfall
Who was Robert Devereux?
A younger noble who’s downfall was due to the Essex rebellion
How did elizabeth prevent personal rivalries from becoming politically destabilising?
She expressed her disapproval and dismissed people from court
How did factional rivalry affect foreign policy?
Over the indecision about whether or not to aid the Dutch rebels
