James I (Character, Court, Favourites) Flashcards
Which Two Qualities Allowed James I To Work The Political System?
Pragmatism and Communication
When Did James I Become King Of England?
1603
What Was An Early Source Of Tension Within James’ Court?
The dominance of Scots in the bedchamber who could have political influence
Who Was The First Englishman And Particular Favourite Of James I?
George Villiers (The Duke Of Buckingham)
What were some of the aspects of James’ personality that reflected in his court?
Open physical interaction with his courtiers and his patronage to Shakespeare
What was a favourite?
a courtier who became especially close to the monarch gaining great political strength
What religious group did James I favour towards the end of his reign?
Arminianism
When Was The Hampton Court Conference?
1604
What was one of of the major outcomes of the Hampton Court conference?
The King James Bible
When Was The Gunpowder Plot?
1605
What Was The aftermath of the gunpowder plot?
Catholics became a lesser threat towards James I and more passive
