EVI - Government Somerset

Question 1

Who was in Somerset council

Answer 1

Appointed his supporters to the privy chamber.

Question 2

Somerset - privy council

Answer 2

The council was corrupt
Had appointed members of his council
His brother earl of Southampton plotted to turn Edward against him

Question 3

Somerset as a regent

Answer 3

Acted more like king than regent
Oct 1549 attempted to destroy records as protectorate

Question 4

Bitter Factional rivalary 1549 - 1551

Answer 4

Aug 1549
Warwick, Southampton and 2 conservative noblemen wanted to end Somerset control.
Tried to get Mary I support
Oct 1549
Stand-off in London between conspirators and Somerset. Somerset surrenders his power negotiated his fate

Question 5

Somerset and council

Answer 5

Attempted to govern without council - when he needed support he didnt get it
Passed 70 proclamations
- passing laws without parlimentary consent

Question 6

Quasi-king

Answer 6

Somerset was known as a quasi-king
Using royal powers without being king using these powers to to reward his followers
Granted these powers march 1547