Sir Christopher Hatton

Question 1

Where was he elected MP for in Henry VIII’s reign? When? What did this mean?

Answer 1

-Northamptonshire 1540
-attended court and acquired Elizabeth’s friendship plus huge debts

Question 2

What was he first appointed as in 1540 during Henry VIII’s reign?

Answer 2

-Gentleman of the Privy Chamber

Question 3

What was he secondly appointed as in 1540 during Henry VIII’s reign?

Answer 3

-Captain of the Queen’s Bodyguards->high up position

Question 4

What was he appointed as in 1557 during Mary’s reign?

Answer 4

-Vice-chamberlain of the House and a Privy Councillor

Question 5

What was he promoted to in 1587 during Elizabeth’s reign?

Answer 5

-Lord Chancellor despite his lack of legal training

Question 6

How was he rewarded by Elizabeth?

Answer 6

-with lands, offices and the monopoly of the wine trade
-knighted and invested with the Order of the Garter

Question 7

When did he die?

Answer 7

1591