5.1 - The Kings Great Matter Flashcards
In 1527 Henry decided to ________ _______ ___ _________
Formally seek an annulment from Catherine to marry Anne Boylene
Who did henry put in charge of the annulment case in 1528
Cardinal wosley
When and where was the formal trial for the annulment opened?
31st May 1529
Who was the cardinal in charge of overusing the triail in place of the pope
Cardinal campaggio
What was cardinal campggio ordered to do?
Drag things out the best he could in order for Cathrine to be able to appeal to Rome
What showing thing happens during the court [March 1529]
Cathrine
- People cheered her entrance = she was liked among the people
- She gave an impassioned speech in her knees to her husband
Although a verdict was expected in July the court was adjourned to meet in __________ and Cathrine announced her desire to appeal to Rome
October
Did the court need in October 1529
No
October 1529 - Cardinal Wosley replaced by _______ ________
Thomas More
November 1529 - _______ _______ called parliament to put ______ on the pope
Thomas more
Pressure
What were the main 4 reasons for Henry to want an annulment
- A Genuine crisis of conscience
- Desire for a male heir
- His passion for Anne
- Tensions with the church
Explain a ‘genuine crisis of conscience’ and list supporting and challenging evidence
- feeling like it was wrong to marry his brothers widow bec. It goes against god
+ Leviticus 20:21 - Had quote underlined in personal bible
+ Was married to Aurther (his late brother)
- Detrunomy 25:5
- Married for 20+ years
Explain a ‘ desire for a male heir’ and list supporting and challenging evidence
- Wanting a son to secure his linage
+ Levitus 20:25 says you wont have children of you sleep w. Ur bro’s widow
+ Catherine was old and had had many miscarriages
+ Tudor dynasty was at risk already
- Named Fidet defensor
- Duetoronmy 25:5
Explain a ‘His passion for Anne’ and list supporting and challenging evidence
He was infatuated with Anne
+ He sent multiple letters displaying his love for her ‘Therfore my heart will be dedicated to you alone’
- Had a child with Anne’s sister (Mary Boylen)
- Only married for 3 years then beheaded
- some claim it was just an infatuation NOT love
Explain a ‘Tensions with the church’ and list supporting and challenging evidence
+ Turns away form the pope an
+ Challenges PayPal infallibity (saying the pope made a mistake)
- Wrote the 7 sacraments
- Gains the title of Fidet defies or for defending the church against Martin. Luthers 95 thesis
What were the 2 main reasons for the delay of the annulment
- Cathrines case and the bible
2. Her supporters (domestic and international)
What was Catherines case as to why the annulment was delayed
- Her and aurther had not consummated their marriage ~ “i was a true maid without the touch of man”
- Had an influence because aunt of Charles V
- Not told of the annulment = not fair
- Supported by the people of england
- Getting advice from Spanish ambassador (chaypus)
Wat was the biblical case for the annulment
FOR ANNULMENT - Leviticus 20:25 = marriage was illegal
AGAIST - PayPal infallibly (pope = not wrong), Deturonmy 24:5
= but did not consummate previous marriage
Who/what were Catherine’s domestic supporters
John Fish + Thomas More + Bishop Rochester + Duke of Norfolk
John fish wrote 7 books in her favour
Thomas more wanted to retire form lord chancellor as he cant prevent the annulment + does not attend the coronation of Anne
Who/what was Catherine’s international support
Related to Charles V + He has the pope hostage at the time
Ad did not let the pope grant the annulment
International choler’s supported her and questioned the intretation of the bible used against her
How does the annulment affect / involve Wosley
Fell out of grace w. Henry
His job dependents on making henry happy and he was ready to do that even of it meant promoting political rival (duke of Norfolk)
Does not work out and is prefaced by Thomas More in 1529
