Attemps To Gain An Annulment

Question 1

What did Henry instruct Wolsey to do in 1527

Answer 1

Persuade Pope Clement VII to grant annulment on grounds marriage was ungodly
Original papal dispensation allowing the marriage to happen was incorrectly worded

Question 2

Why was Pope a clement reluctant to grant annulment?

Answer 2

Didn’t want to offend Charles V whose troops were close to Rome

Question 3

What did Wolsey propose in 1528 that failed

Answer 3

As Papal Legate he would rule on case along with popes rep Cardinal Campeggio
Failed because under popes instructions Campeggio dragged out proceedings
July 1529- case was adjourned without desicion being reached

Question 4

What was suggested that Catherine should become

Answer 4

A nun

Question 5

What does it mean for a case to be adjourned

Answer 5

Stopped without a decision being reached

Question 6

Whose support did Catherine have?

Answer 6

Thomas More, adviser to king
John Fisher, Bishop of Rochester

Question 7

What did Campeggio which frustrated Henry and Wolsey

Answer 7

Delaying tactics
Refusing to come to decision on issue
Said in the end it was for Rome to decide