queens court Flashcards
what was the queens court?
large group of people who surrounded monarch at all times
around how many people were in queens court?
1000
who were elizabeth’s 3 favourites?
christopher hatton, sir walter raleigh and robert dudley
what was the job of courtiers?
to flatter elizabeth, shower her with gifts and pretend to be in love with her
what were court pastimes like?
tennis, jousting, grand meals and balls
what was a royal progress?
elizabeth and her court visited homes of wealthy noblemen around the country in the summer
why did members of the court have big influence on the queen?
because they were always with her so they were able to influence her
what was patronage?
when elizabeth handed out offices, titles or monopolies, which gave men a source of finance
how did elizabeth’s use of patronage ensure loyalty?
made those who recieved it dependent on her for income and status and made it unlikely for them to rebel
why did elizabeth try to reward her courtiers without spending royal revenue?
because english economy was weak and her income was limited
