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    Who was known as the Dancing Chancellor during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I?

    Question #107337. Asked by nibbles0011. (Jul 23 09 2:50 PM)


    bmrsnr

    		Sir Christopher Hatton seems to fit the bill.

    http://books.google.com/books?id=79zu_mUqPYgC&pg=PA79&lpg=PA79&dq=%22dancing+chancellor%22+%2Belizabeth&source=bl&ots=2JRD6hFR9B&sig=lelK80gap5qbK-D8QYZAW7K9EG4&hl=en&ei=xc1oStDEMoLWtgOBoLCWBQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1

    http://tudorhistory.org/blog/2002/11/17/archive-news-the-dancing-chancellor/

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Courtier-Queen-Christopher-Hatton-Elizabeth/dp/0952318849




    Jul 23 09, 2:57 PM
    ilikeguinness

    		On April 25,1587 Sir Christopher Hatton was appointed Lord Chancellor.The news caused indignation in the legal profession,since his knowledge of law was slight. He was nicknamed the'dancing chancellor',on the grounds that he had'danced'his way into favour.

    http://au.encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761555497_2/elizabeth_i.html

    Jul 23 09, 3:13 PM

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