The Queen's advisors Flashcards
Sir William Cecil birth and death
1520- 1598
Sir William Cecil was the Lord of…
Lord Burghley (own Burghley estate)
Sir William Cecil religion
Moderate Protestant
Sir William Cecil studied where and what
Cambridge- law
Sir William Cecil- relation with Queen (similarities)
- he wanted to avoid war and unite the nation through moderate policies
- he was naturally conservative
- dislikes being rushed into rash decisions
Sir William Cecil. Why did Elizabeth like home
- she admired the fact Cecil speak his mind if she disagreed
- therefore relied and trusted him
Sir Francis Walsingham birth and death
1532 - 1590
Sir Francis Walsingham studied where and what
Cambridge- Law
Sir Francis Walsingham -religion
Puritan
Sir Francis Walsingham (relation with Queen)
- Fiercely loyal to Elizabeth
- ability at language and foreign contacts proved useful
Sir Francis Walsingham relation with William Cecil
Frequently clashed (could often be blunt)
Sur Francis Walsingham relation with Robert Dudley
Ally
Sir Francis Walsingham- (uncovered what?)
- numerous plots against the Queen
- superb organiser
Robert Dudley birth and death
1533- 1588
Robert Dudley, Early of ….
Earl of Leister
Robert Dudley -where was he he during Mary’s reign
Spent some of Mary’s reign locked in Tower of London
Robert Dudley - relation with Elizabeth
- childhood friend
- good looking therefore we’re rumours that there was a romance between the two
- Master of Horse (responsible for Elizabeth’s safety)
Robert Dudley- religion
Radical and Puritan- frequently argues with Cecil
1562- Robert Dudley what did he become
Highly ambitious- became Privy councillor
Sir Christopher Hatton role
- From Northamptonshire gentry
- became gentleman of Privy Council
- loyal, kind, clever, hardworking
Sir Christopher Hatton- religion
Moderate Protestant (hated puritans, sympathised with Catholics)
