Elizabethans Flashcards
What is patronage?
A system of providing employment and favors based on knowing people personally
What is the royal court?
A gathering of nobles and higher gentry favored by the Queen and met wherever the Queen is staying. The Queen didnt stay in the same place because of plumbing.
What is the privy council?
The small group of advisers closest to the Queen
The Coutiers
The Earl of Worcester made a painting of his Son’s wedding with Elizabeth as the centre of attention
In 1601, Elizabeth granted him an important job at court so he commissed the painting for her to flatter and thank her for her patronage and to boast powerful court connections
Catching the Queen’s eye
Nobles had great influence in their land with Elizabeth relying on them to tell her the mood among her people.
They needed her more than Elizabeth needed them
If the noblemen were in favour with the Queen he could more easily build a network of his own loyal supporters and secure his land and wealth.
Features of the full court when at Whitehall
-Dances, plays and musical peformances in the great hall
