The post of lord lieutenant Flashcards
Why was the post of Lord Lieutenant created
Henry VIII recognized the importance of a more centralised and reliable system for military recruitment and regional governance
How was military carried out before the Lord lieutenant?
Before the mid-16th century, local government was primarily carried out by the nobility and gentry, who held considerable power in maintaining law and order and raising armies.
What were the drawbacks of nobility and gentry being in charge of raising armies?
:Local officials were unpaid and could abuse their positions for personal gain.
What example is there of Nobilities abusing their power?
Henry VII got the throne by abusing his power as a nobility
What threats did the Lord Lieutenant assist Henry VIII with? (2)
- France and Scotland (1512 and 1545)
- POG
Duke of Northumberland and Lord Lieutenant:
Dealt with 1549 rebellion (Ketts)
Mary’s change to the Lord lieutenant:
Mary divided the country into ten lieutenancies
Was the lieutenancies fixture permanent?
No. only for the war with France
Elizabeth’s change to Lord Lieutenancies:
Became a permanent post
Why did Lord Lieutenants become a permanent post?
War with Spain
Who did the Lord Lieutenant answer to?
The Monarch
Council and Lord Lieutenants:
The close association between the Council and the Lord Lieutenants further enhanced the ties between the central government and localities. As the Council oversaw the war effort on behalf of Elizabeth, the overlapping roles of its members as Lord Lieutenants facilitated effective coordination between the two levels of governance.
When did the local communities resist the authority of the Lord Lieutenants?
Suffolk and Wiltshire during the 1590s
