AS FP1, HVII's government : Councils and Court Flashcards
What was the function of ‘The Council’?
- To advise the king
- To administer the realm on the king’s behalf
- To make legal judgments
Who were the key figures on ‘The Council’?
Nobles : Lord Daubeney
Churchmen : John Morton and Richard Fox
Laymen : Sir Reginald Bray, Edmund Dudley
When was the council learned in law fully established?
1495
Who established the Council Learned in Law?
Sir. Reginald Bray
How many cases of illegal extortion did Empson admit to in 1509?
84 cases.
How much did bonds total to by 1493? How much did they increase to in 1505 after the creation of the council learned in law?
1493: £3000
1505: £35,000
Why was the Council Learned in Law so effective?
It was not a recognised court of law and there was no right of appeal against it. Use of bonds and recognisances was effective at curbing the power of nobility.
Why was the council learned in law so important?
It maintained Henry’s finance as well as authority.
Why were Empson and Dudley so hated?
They were so unpopular due to their ruthlessness and power in court, additionally they were gentry/ bureaucrats therefore their limiting of the nobles power was humiliating.
What is a personal monarchy?
A personal monarchy is a system in which a person’s power is determined by their relationship with the monarch.
In 1485 how was the royal court comprised?
The household proper : looked after the king, courtiers and guests who were supervised by the lord steward.
The chamber : presided over by the Lord Chamberlain.
What was the Royal Court?
The centre of Government
Why was the position of Lord Chamberlain politically important?
It was a powerful and influential position that also granted access to the King’s council, often speaking on behalf of the monarch.
What happened in 1495 regarding Henry VII’s style of governance and why was it significant?
Sir William Stanley, the Lord Chamberlain, was involved in the Perkin Warbeck conspiracy. Henry subsequently remodelled the Chamber into the Privy Chamber where he could retreat with his most intimate servants. This made it harder to gain or regain Henry’s favour and cut Henry off from many of his traditional contacts at court.
What were the 2 provincial councils which operated under Henry VII?
The Council of the North and the Council of Wales.
