Royal authority + govt under Northumberland

Question 1

Rise of Northumberland

Answer 1

1549-53
1550:
-Became Lord President of the council rather than Lord Protectorate due to the negative connotations surrounding it from Somerset.
1551:
-Became Duke of Northumberland

Question 2

What was he motivated by?

Answer 2

-Political objectives
-Wanted to get Lady Jane Grey on the throne as his son was married to her.

Question 3

Govt under Northumberland

Answer 3

-Implemented some privy council guidelines, moving away from the concilliar form of govt, drawn up by William Paget
-This allowed him to operate an effective govt for a short amount of time.
-Was already Lord Chamberlain + appointed Sir John Gates to Vice Chamberlain
-Extended the use of the privy council further

Question 4

How was his relationship with Edward?

Answer 4

-Wanted to ensure Edward was included and wanted to maintain his support.
-Was Great Steward of the King’s household which meant Edward’s household was filled with his own supporters.
-Was able to exert influence over Edward’s decisions.

Question 5

What did he enlist?

Answer 5

-A peace time army to ensure law + order is kept.

Question 6

What did Somerset do?

Answer 6

-Attempted to throw a counter coup after being readmitted into the council BUT he failed and was executed.
-Northumberland responded by acting in a dictatorial manner, how Somerset acted before he was removed

Question 7

What did Northumberland have access to?

Answer 7

-The King’s dry stamp which he could use to affix the kings signature to documents.