Secretary of State

Definition

A leading royal adviser and an especially influential member of the Privy Council.

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Paper 1

The Secretary of State was an especially influential member of the Council. William Cecil, also known as Lord Burghley, and Sir Francis Walsingham were significant advisers during Elizabeth’s reign. Their importance shows how trusted individuals could help the queen exercise power through the court and Council.
Revise: Elizabeth and her court

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GCSE History · key term

A leading royal adviser and an especially influential member of the Privy Council.

Used by OCR

Paper 1

The Secretary of State was an especially influential member of the Council. William Cecil, also known as Lord Burghley, and Sir Francis Walsingham were significant advisers during Elizabeth’s reign. Their importance shows how trusted individuals could help the queen exercise power through the court and Council.
Revise: Elizabeth and her court

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