Northumberland Politics Flashcards

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How did Northumberland keep his council united/ on side?

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In February 1550 he appointed 12 new councillors, all of which were his supporters and many such as St.John and Russell rewarded with Earldoms

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How did Northumberland outmanoeuvre wriothesley?

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Sided with the conservative faction initially for their support before purging the council in 1550

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