HVIII ministers Flashcards
Who was the most powerful of the elite ministers
Wolsey
The church enabled what?
Wolsey to get in a position of power due to meritocracy (men of humble birth could be given a position of power)
When was Wolsey appointed archbishop of York?
1514
When was he made cardinal?
1515
When was he made papal legate?
1518
What was the position that had the most power under the king and when was it given?
Lord chancellor 1515 (now effectively in charge of the government)
What years did Wolsey serve the king
1512 to 1529
Why was Wolsey dismissed
Failed to secure the annulment of H marriage to Catherine of Aragon
How was Cromwell similar to Wolsey
Also came from humble stock but opted for a career in law rather than the church
Who spotted Cromwell legal talent
Wolsey who appointed him to his household
What skill was Henry impressed with of Cromwells
Finding solutions to difficult problems
What did Cromwell deliver that Wolsey couldn’t
The annulment and engineering the king’s marriage to Anne Boleyn
Cromwell had good administrative skills and wa shield in high regard by Henry and used Cromwell to do what
Run the government, manage parliament and establish royal supremacy
What period did Cromwell serve the king?
1532 to 1540
Why was Cromwell dismissed?
Blamed for arranging and then failing to annul Henry’s marriage with Anne of cleaves
