Henry VIII- Cromwell and his fall Flashcards
What was Cromwell’s main belief?
-‘a simpler Christianity’
What were Thomas Cromwell’s origins?
- Son of a Putney brewer.
- Educated in languages and law after his time in Florence.
- Served under Wolsey and stayed loyal to him- persuading Henry to keep cardinals college open/ just rename it to Christs.
What are historians views of Cromwell?
‘a cynical corrupt individual spreading fear through the English court’
What were Cromwell’s main roles?
- Chief minister for 6 years.
- Vicegerent and vicar general.
What was Cromwell executed for?
- Heresy.
- ‘plotting to bring the full protestant church to England’.
- july 1540
What was used as an excuse to punish Cromwell?
Religion (was already a married priest).
Which peace left England isolated?
-France and the Hapsburgs.
What was the real reason for the downfall of Cromwell?
-Anne of Cleves and factional politics.
What happened with Anne of Cleves?
- German alliance.
- Thought Anne was ugly.
- Marriage unnecessary because of Franco- Hapsburg hostilities reoccurring.
- Cromwell given the title of Earl of Essex still.
Despite gaining the Earl of Essex, what did Cromwells enemies begin to do?
-spread rumours.
Why did the Catholic faction help bring down Cromwell?
-the catholic faction led by the Duke of Norfolk and Stephen Gardiner enticed Henry with Catherine Howard- he believed what they said.
What did norfolk also suggest to henry about cromwell?
-he was trying to protect a group of protestants in calais.
Who was Catherine Howard?
-the niece of the duke of norfolk
-spread rumours that cromwell was not securing the divorce fast enough.
Which leauge tried to marry Henry and Anne of Cleves?
Schmalkaldic League.
