Henry VIII & Wolsey Flashcards
Who was head of the Catholic Church?
The Pope
What was the Privy Council
Henry’s closest advisers. Appointed by the King.
When did Henry take the throne?
1509
Name one of Wolsey’s roles
Royal Almoner (1510)
Archbishop of York (1514)
Cardinal (1515)
Lord Chancellor (1515)
When Did Wolsey become Lord Chancellor?
1515
How many cases did Wolsey bring against landowners in 1516?
260
How much money did Wolsey collect for Henry between 1509-1520?
£800,000
What were the Eltham Ordinances?
Attempt to cut the costs of court in 1519 and 1526
What was the Amicable Grant?
An attempt to raise an unofficial tax by Wolsey in 1525 to pay for a war with France.
What did the Amicable Grant cause?
An uprising of 4000 in East Anglia. As a result, the tax was not collected.
What was the Treaty of London 1518?
A treaty of perpetual peace between the major European powers.
How successful was the Field of the Cloth of Gold?
Meeting between Francis and Henry
Signed a peace treaty
Didn’t last
Very expensive
When was the Battle of Pavia?
1525
What were the consequences of the Battle of Pavia?
Charles V (Holy Roman Emperor) captured Francis I (King of France)
Henry did not join the battle because of the failures of the Amicable Grant and got nothing. He resented Charles V
Give three reasons why Wolsey fell from power.
Failed to gained the annulment
Lost Henry’s support
Enemies at court
Accused of treason and praemunire
