Sir John Cheke, Chamberlain of the Exchequer, 1552-53

Authors

James D. Alsop, McMaster University

Publication Date

2021

Keywords

Sir John Cheke, English Exchequer chamberlainships

Abstract

The most obscure aspect of Sir John Cheke’s public career is his tenure as a Chamberlain of the English Exchequer. This study confirms that Cheke’s chamberlainship was a sinecure, albeit one of prestige and profit. Attention is also paid to the three rising gentlemen who held office under Cheke: Robert Creswell, Roger Higham, and William Hunwyke.

Recommended Citation

Alsop, James D. (2021) "Sir John Cheke, Chamberlain of the Exchequer, 1552-53," Quidditas: Vol. 42, Article 13.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/rmmra/vol42/iss1/13