Government Under Wolsey Flashcards
When was Wolsey appointed as Lord Chancellor?
1515
How many Parliaments did Wolsey call during his period of dominance- 1514-1529?
1
What was the Expulsion of the Minions?
In 1519, Wolsey removed the Gentlemen of the Privy Chamber, who largely opposed him, and replaced them with his own supporters. This allowed him to exercise authority over the sole department of government which was previously independent. However, the majority recovered their positions.
What did Wolsey do to the Court of Star Chamber?
He extended the Court of Star Chamber in 1516 to attend to the nobility, and heightened the accessibility of inexpensive and rapid justice. The number of cases per year increase from 12 to 120. In 1529, he issued an order for the destruction of unauthorised enclosures, and prosecuted 264 landlords in 1518, reaching 188 verdicts concerning the unauthorised enclosure of land.
What was the Court of Requests?
Wolsey established the Court of Requests, which required no fee.
What was the Court of Chancery used for?
The Court of Chancery heard cases relating to enclosure, contracts and wills. However, it heard 540 cases per year and ‘overflow tribunals’ were established to combat congestion.
What were the Eltham Ordinances?
In 1526, Wolsey reduced the number of Gentlemen of the Privy Chamber to decrease royal household expenditure, and simultaneously increase his own power.
Who did Wolsey replace William Compton as Groom of the Stool with?
Henry Norris, who was more compliant with Wolsey’s policies.
What did the Amicable Grant seek to do, and why did it fail?
The Amicable Grant absorbed 1/6-1/10 of the laity’s money and 1/3 of the clergy’s, to fund Henry’s foreign policy. It provoked rebellion in East Anglia and was objected to by the Duke of Norfolk and Duke of Suffolk.
What was the Tudor Subsidy?
Rather than using local commissioners to assess taxpayers’ wealth, Wolsey established a national committee, which he headed, enabling him to fund Henry’s war with France. In 1523, Wolsey requested £800,000 from the subsidy, but received £200,000/
