Henry VIII and Thomas Wolsey Flashcards
When was Wolsey made Cardinal by Pope Leo X and Lord Chancellor?
1515
When was Wolsey appointed Papal Legate?
1518
What was Wolsey most interested in reforming in the Church?
Education (closed down some monasteries to pay for this?
At the time of Wolsey, who began to publish parts of the bible in English?
William Tyndale
What was Wolsey accused of in regard to the Church?
Twin vices of absenteeism and plurality
What did Wolsey publicly burn?
Lutheran texts
In 1526, what did Wolsey use to reduce the influence of others at court?
Eltham Ordinances
What was Wolsey’s main concern in legal issues?
To take slow and unfair delivery of justice and to promote civil law
How did Wolsey use the Star Chamber?
To attack nobles and local officals
By how much did Wolsey increase the number of cases heard every year?
120
What did Woldey use to hear cases from poor people?
Court of Requests
When did Wolsey conduct a financial survey to assess who could pay tax?
1522, gainded £200,000 in forced loans
What flexible tax did Wolsey introduce?
Subsidy
When did Wolsey introduce the Amicable Grant?
1525
When did Wolsey conduct a national enquiry on enclosure
1517
