HENRY VIII: WOLSEY & JUDICIAL SYSTEM Flashcards
Where was Wolsey from?
Ipswich
How did Wolsey work his way through the ranks?
Entered the Church. Ordained a priest in 1498.
Who was removed which helped Wolsey’s rise?
Empson and Dudley.
What did Wolsey volunteer to organise in the first French expedition?
The expeditionary force.
What was the biggest challenge for Wolsey in organising the first French expedition?
Meeting the demands of a king who expected nothing less than success.
How did Wolsey ‘antagonise’ those in authority?
Bypassed them or ignored them in order to achieve results and impress Henry.
What title was Wolsey awarded with after the first French expedition?
Bishop of Tournai, Bishop of Lincoln and Archbishop of York.
By the middle of 1514, what was Henry using Wolsey for?
All matters of business.
What did Wolsey become in 1515?
Lord Chancellor.
What did Wolsey become in 1518?
Papal Legate.
What has Wolsey been criticised for in terms of government?
Abusing power and not making much needed reforms in Church and State.
What work in government was Wolsey directly responsible for?
Legal work of the King’s council and chief law courts, such as the Court of Star Chamber, Court of Chancery and Court of Requests.
What was the Court of Star Chamber?
Dealt with crimes such as disorder, riot, assault, fraud etc.
What was the Court of Chancery?
Dealt with disputes over inheritance and wills, trusts, debts, land etc.
What was the Court of Requests?
Known as ‘the poor man’s court’, it was intended to provide easy access for poor men and women to royal justice.
