Dudley has consolidated his power through institutional…
February 1550 CE
Dudley has consolidated his power through institutional maneuvers and was by January 1550 effectively the new regent.
He becomes Lord President of the Council on February 2, 1550, with the capacity to debar councilors from the body and appoint new ones.
He excludes Southampton and other conservatives, but arranges Somerset's release and his return to the Privy Council and Privy Chamber.