Patronage Flashcards
What was patronage?
Elizabeth gave out special privileges to people to ensure loyalty.
What did she give and to who?
She gave her courtiers political roles and politicians places at court.
What did patronage do for the person who received it?
it increased their wealth as well as prestige (power).
What did patronage ensure?
That court remained a political power with Elizabeth at the heart of the whole political system.
What was a negative impact of patronage?
It caused intense competition and rivalry between people.
Why did it have to be reassessed in 1601?
After Essex’s rebellion because of the conflict that it caused.
How did Elizabeth use patronage with the theatre?
She could use plays as propaganda, to influence the thoughts and feelings of the audiences in favour of the Queen and her government.
How did Elizabeth herself become an important patron to acting companies?
She never visited a public theatre herself, but enjoyed plays and often invited companies to perform at court.
Which acting company did Robert Dudley patronise?
Leicester’s company and Elizabeth’s cousin Lord Hunsdon formed the Lord Chamberlain’s men.
