Edward VI - Northumberlands roles, importance and royal authority

Question 1

Why did Northumberland appoint himself Lord President of the Privy Council?

Answer 1

He wanted to avoid the connotations of being Lord Protector that had come with Somerset. He was anxious to avoid the excessive concentration of power that had done much to bring down Somerset

Question 2

How did Northumberland initially operate an effective government?

Answer 2

For a time, he operated an effective government through the Privy Council.

Question 3

Why was Northumberland initially operate an effective government?

Answer 3

His success was partially due to some of Paget’s guidelines for the more effective operation of the Privy Council being instituted by Northumberland, even though Paget himself was increasingly isolated from the decision making process.

Question 4

Which man, who was previously one of Somersets men, transformed himself and became one of Northumberlands main administrators.

Answer 4

William Cecil