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GCSE History · key term
A person who attended the royal court, often seeking the monarch’s favour, influence or rewards.
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Paper 2
Revise: Elizabeth I and her CourtFor courtiers, these occasions also offered opportunities to attract her attention and influence her views. Being close to the queen could lead to an appointment or reward; losing her favour could damage a career.
A person who attends the royal court and may seek the monarch’s favour or influence.
When explaining patronage, show the connection between a reward, the courtier’s dependence on royal favour and loyalty to Elizabeth.
Explain how patronage strengthened Elizabeth’s control: courtiers depended on her favour for important positions and could lose those positions if they displeased her.
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A person attached to a royal court, whose position could provide access to the monarch, influence and rewards.
Paper 2
A person who attended the monarch’s court and could seek favour or influence through access to the ruler.
Revise: Henry VIII: Renaissance PrinceCourtiers entertained the monarch through conversation, celebrations and performances, displayed their wealth, and sought to influence his decisions.
Paper 1
A person who attended the royal court and sought or enjoyed the monarch’s favour.
Revise: Elizabeth and her courtMembers of this group were called courtiers. Being close to Elizabeth mattered because she decided who received important positions in government.