Churchmen as Royal Advisors Flashcards
In the House of Lords, which religious figures sat alongside the nobility?
Abbots and bishops
List the three Church authorities that Wolsey had
Cardinal, Archbishop of York, ‘Legatus a latere’
Why did being a Cardinal mean you had significant authority?
Cardinals elected the Pope
What position in the Church was the Archbishop of York?
Second most important in the Church in England
What did ‘Legatus a latere’ mean?
He could act on behalf of the Pope in some matters
List the three state authorities that Wolsey had
Principal advisor to the King, Chancellor, Chief minister
As Principal advisor, what was Wolsey’s role?
To be responsible for the day to day government of the country
As Chancellor, what authority did Wolsey have?
Ultimate authority over the legal system
As Chief minister, what authority did Wolsey have?
Most important person in government below the King (Henry)
