Henry VIII- Cromwell and his fall Flashcards

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What was Cromwell’s main belief?

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-‘a simpler Christianity’

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What were Thomas Cromwell’s origins?

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  • 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.
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What are historians views of Cromwell?

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‘a cynical corrupt individual spreading fear through the English court’

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What were Cromwell’s main roles?

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  • Chief minister for 6 years.

- Vicegerent and vicar general.

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What was Cromwell executed for?

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  • Heresy.

- ‘plotting to bring the full protestant church to England’.

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What was used as an excuse to punish Cromwell?

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Religion (was already a married priest).

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Which peace left England isolated?

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-France and the Hapsburgs.

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What was the real reason for the downfall of Cromwell?

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-Anne of Cleves and factional politics.

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What happened with Anne of Cleves?

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  • German alliance.
  • Thought Anne was ugly.
  • Marriage unnecessary because of Franco- Hapsburg hostilities reoccurring.
  • Cromwell given the title of Earl of Essex still.
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Why did the Catholic faction help bring down Cromwell?

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-the catholic faction led by the Duke of Norfolk and Stephen Gardiner enticed Henry with Catherine Howard- he believed what they said.

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