1st Edition

The Life and Career of William Paulet (c.1475–1572) Lord Treasurer and First Marquis of Winchester

By David Loades Copyright 2008
212 Pages
by Routledge

212 Pages
by Routledge

William Paulet, first Marquis of Winchester, was one of the most remarkable and influential men of sixteenth-century England. 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, Speaker of the House of Lords, and President of the Council. In recognition of... Read more
Contents: Introduction; The early years; 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; Epilogue; Appendices; Bibliography; Index.

Biography

David Loades is Honorary Research Professor at the University of Sheffield, UK.