Cardinal Wolsey

Question 1

What was Thomas Wolseys position in court?

Answer 1

Henry’s Chief Minister

Question 2

Outline Wolseys foreign policy

Answer 2

To allow Henry to play a prominent role in Europe by exploiting the rivalry between France and the HRE

Question 3

What was wolseys most successful foreign policy in 1518?

Answer 3

Signing of the Treaty of London- giving England diplomatic ascendancy in Europe

Question 4

Apart from Chief Minister what other position did Wolsey have?

Answer 4

Lord Chancellor