How Wolsey Rose To Power

Question 1

Wolseys personality

Answer 1

Extremely intelligent - oxford degree age 15

Willing to carry out kings wishes

Known as the alter Rex ( second king ) because of his great power and influence

Question 2

Wolseys wealth

Answer 2

Both in church and state

And his many jobs

10 times richer then the second most richest man

Question 3

What two homes did Wolsey build

Answer 3

Hampton court

York place

Question 4

Wolseys roles

Answer 4

1514 bishop of Lincoln and archbishop of York

1515 lord chancellor and cardinal

1518 Papel leggette- becoming the most powerful and senior churchman in the country

Question 5

Reasons for wolseys rise to power

Answer 5

Luck
Many of Henry’s 7th advisors removed so left a power vacuum
He wanted fresh hard working advisor

Personality
Hardworking so appealed to Henry as wanted to persue kingly activities so hand the day to day roles over to wolsey

Loyalty to the king
Gave advice to the king that he wanted to hear