Reasons For Cromwells Rise

Question 1

Skill

Answer 1

able to memorise entire new testomone whilst riding from france to italy

in 1515 comes back to england as buisness agents, so good he makes connections with wolsey

after disgrace of bolyen faction, got many servants of his in key positions

Question 2

Luck

Answer 2

friends with people close to henry, bishop gardiner

of common birth, may have spent time in prison

work as cloth merchant in Netherlands meant he learnt languages and created contacts

Question 3

Henrys will- reasons for cromwells rise

Answer 3

defended old master after wolseys fall as MP impressed Henry, recruited Cromwell in minor roll

came up w solutions for the great matter, impressing henry

henry was looking for new talent as many key individuals lost pos because of break from rome