Royal Court And Household Flashcards
What was the court for
For personal monarchy and royal ceremony. It was through the court that patronage was distributed.
What is personal monarchy
The political power and influence of an individual which depended more on the relationship the person had with the monarch
What were coutiers
Attended court hoping for patronage and gave advice to the king
Why did the Tudor court show wealth
A legitimate king with his authority despite weak claim to the throne
What were the different parts of the court?
*Hall- network took place ie entertainment
*Guard Chamber- this was were you had to pass through for access to the royal quarters GUARDED BY THE THE YEOMEN OF THE GUARD
*The chamber- overseen by lord chamberlain- court communication and holding audiences
*Privy chamber- kings private quarters for work and leisure ( much like the Italian model)
The three main functions of the council
*Advise the king
*Administer the realm on the kings behalf
*Make legal judgments
Three main types of councillor
1 members of nobility
Churchman ie John Morton
Members of gentry or lawyers for example sir Reginald bray
Who were the most important members of the council?
JOHN MORTON- Lord Chancellor- ensured royal decrees were communicated and carried out
RICHARD FOX -Lord Privy Seal✉️- responsible for seals to enforce royal orders
LORD DYNHAM - Lord treasurer🏆- responsible for finance
Others are sir Reginald Bray, John Riseley😘 and Lord Daubeny
Sir Reginald Brays main role
Chancellor of the duchy of Lancaster
Oversaw Henry’s royal lands and maximising money made from territory for the king
The council Learned in Laws main function
Maintain the Kings revenue and exploit the kings PREROGATIVE RIGHTS.
Who made the system bonds and recognisances
The council learned in law
What were bonds
Forcing a person to pay the king money if they failed to carry out a specific task
What were recognisances?
Declaration of debt that someone was then forced to pay to the crown.
Who was the feared combination in the council Learned in Law?
Richard Empson and Edmund Dudley
