privy council Flashcards
1
Q
who is William Cecil?
A
Elizabeth’s right hand man
serves Lizzy for over 40 years
served as a secretary of state
lord chreasurer
2
Q
who is Robert Dudley?
A
earl of leister
rumoured him ad eli had affairs
3
Q
who is Christopher hatton?
A
responsible for organising the queens progress.
lord chancellor
4
Q
who is Robert Devereaux
A
earl of Essex
in charge of attacks on Spain and Ireland
executed in 1601 for being involved in a plot against the queens councillors
5
Q
who is Robert Cecil?
A
son of William Cecil
took over Walsingham’s duties when he dies in 1591
6
Q
who is Francis Walsingham?
A
was in charge of the secret service
advised of foreign affairs
