“The key factor in developing and extending the authority of the office of Principal Secretary in the years 1485 – 1603 was the ministerial talent available to the crown” – How far do you agree?

1. “The key factor in developing and extending the authority of the office of Principal Secretary in the years 1485 – 1603 was the ministerial talent available to the crown” – How far do you agree?

LOA= agree , cecil and cromwell were able to transform the role in thier time in office 

P1- cromwell

• Thomas Cromwell - rose in prominence because of his ambition/ talent - wasn't originally to run the government (Lord Chancellor, Sir Thomas Audley, was the highest office) 
• Cromwell managed to chair Council meetings, control access to the King, monitor his correspondence and take control of the royal seal

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