Includes bibliographical references (pages 187-193) and index.
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The early years, 1475-1525 -- An officer of the king's household -- Lord St. John -- Lord President of the Council -- Lord Treasurer, 1550-1558 -- The ancient of days, 1558-1572.
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Despite his remarkable, long, life at the centre of the Tudor court politics and English political life, this is the first full-length biography of Sir William Paulet. Born in Wiltshire in 1475, he lived to the advanced age of 97, during which time he held the posts of Lord Treasurer, Master of the King's Wards, Controller of the Household, Lord Chamberlain and President of the Council. His intimate involvement with royal government under three successive monarchs makes Paulet one of the most influential men of his age, and a fascinating subject with which to explore the economic, political an.
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Title
Life and career of William Paulet (c.1475-1572), Lord Treasurer and first Marquis of Winchester.
International Standard Book Number
0754652467
PERSONAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Winchester, William Paulet,approximately 1483-1572.
Winchester, William Paulet,approximately 1483-1572.
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Statesmen-- Great Britain, Biography.
BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY-- Historical.
HISTORY.
Politics and government.
Statesmen.
GEOGRAPHICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Great Britain, History, Tudors, 1485-1603, Biography.
Great Britain, Politics and government, 1485-1603.