Topic 1; Theme B Councils Flashcards
How many council members did Henry viii have at the beginning of his reign?
40
What were the Eltham Ordinances?
1526, Wolsey proposed a new bill to reduce the number of councillors to 20 and for them to meet daily. It was denied
When did Wolsey’s Eltham Ordinances come to life and why?
1537, in response to the pilgrimage of Grace. It wasn’t the same but it was very similar.
Why were councils less important under Edward?
It was dominated by Duke of Somerset and Duke of Northumberland who used the a core circle of inner councillors called the privy chamber instead of the larger privy council.
What was council like under Mary?
It became a core of 19 councillors who advised her on matters of state quite like her father.
What was council like under Elizabeth?
It was a core of 12 councillors who met daily and overseen by Cecil who became the key councillor. Walshingham and Dudley also became important.
When was the privy council formally establish?
1540, with 19 members.
What happened after Cromwells death 1540?
Henry increasingly relies on the privy council rather than appoint a new chief minister.
When was Wolsey made Cardinal?
1515
