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Elizabeth and her Government :, 5: The Earl of Essex, 1: Government…
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5: The Earl of Essex
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Caught Elizabeth's attention immediately, with his jousting skills, in favour of the Queen
1590 - married without permission. But Elizabeth was quick to forgive him, he was good at foreign affairs
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Became threatened by Robert Cecil. The two could work together, didn't last for long
Lead an attack on a Spanish port of Cadiz and returned to court and expected to be given Secretory of State. This position went to Cecil, which made Essex mad
Became tired of the Queen's favouring of Cecil. Rudely turned her away, she punched him in the ear, he drew a sword. This resulted in a two month ban from parliament. He returned after the death of Cecil
Keen to impress the Queen, went on an expedition to Ireland for it all to backfire on him. To anger the Queen, he gave his followers knighthoods. But when he realised he had done too much, he abandoned his army and returned to London
26th September 1600, stormed into Elizabeth's chambers. Hours later he was banned from court and had his wine monopoly taken away
1601: Essex and 300 supporters attempted a rebellion. He appeared in front of the Privy Council, and took hostage the 4 members who tried to question him. Tried to rally more support, but failed to do so. On the 25th February 1601, he was found guilty and executed
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2: Elizabeth's Courts
Lots of entertainment - dances, musical performances, plays, feasts and jousting tournaments. Mixed business with pleasure
Elizabeth would attempt to impress her courtiers - she spoke different languages, showed off her wealth, power and personality
Impressing the Queen was important, nobles tried to catch her eye (like engaging in conversation). It's important as it opened pathways to good careers
Balanced patronage by offering titles more widely, for example, she allowed Catholics in the court to keep their loyalty.
Elizabeth had to be careful with patronage, nobles could join together and rebel against her
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4: The Privy Chamber
Where she spent most of her days, her personal space. Reading, playing music, playing card games and being with her monkeys
Had ladies in waiting, part of noble families. Elizabeth once broke the finger of a lady in waiting that got married without her permission. Also used them to get information from court
Sometimes held royal business in the chamber, only most trusted courtiers were allowed in.
6: Secretaries of State
Walsingham - a strong Puritan. Elizabeth admired his work efficacy. Got enraged when he spoke too direct, threw a slipper at his head. Did what he advised in the interest of the people. Died of exhaustion in 1590, Elizabeth replaced him with Cecil
William Cecil - gentry family, would flatter the Queen. She trusted him more than any other advisor, was cautious not to start expensive wars. He also died of Exhaustion in 1598.
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