Duke of Northumberland - Good or Bad Duke?

Duke of Northumberland:

Positive Policies/Actions/Events:

• He appointed himself as Lord President of the Council rather than Lord Protector.
• The policy of Scottish Garrisons was abandoned
• The council was remodeled by Paget- so that it worked as a more united body
• Efforts were made to reduce food prices and to improve funds for poor relief
• In 1550 Northumberland negotiated the return of Boulogne to the french in exchange for a lump sum of 400 crowns
• From 1550 there was peace with France - Edward agreed to a betrothal to a french princess
• He appionted a royal commision to investigate the revenue courts and make them more efficient.
• Under his direction Cecil and Mildmay greatly reduced crown debts
• Used Thomas Gresham to negotiate better interest rates on forgien…