the divorce and wolseys fall Flashcards
In what year did Henry VIII marry Catherine of Aragon?
1509
What significant event in Henry VIII’s life began to dominate English politics from 1527 to 1533?
His desire for a divorce
What was one reason Henry VIII believed his marriage to Catherine of Aragon was invalid?
He believed it was against God’s will
What title was Henry VIII awarded following his attack on Luther?
‘Defender of the Faith’
What was Henry’s primary concern regarding succession related to his marriage?
To secure a legitimate heir
Fill in the blank: Henry’s daughter with Catherine was _______.
Mary Tudor
Why did Henry VIII believe Catherine was unlikely to conceive another child?
Catherine was over 40 and had not been pregnant since 1518
Who was Henry VIII in love with, causing him to seek a divorce?
Anne Boleyn
What was Wolsey’s initial assurance to Henry regarding the divorce?
That obtaining a divorce would be easy
What complicated matters in obtaining the divorce due to foreign policy?
Charles, Catherine’s nephew, took Rome in 1527 and held the Pope prisoner
What was Wolsey’s third approach to obtaining the divorce?
To hear the case in England
Who joined Wolsey in the hearing of the divorce case?
Cardinal Campeggio
What did Campeggio do when he arrived regarding the divorce case?
He suspended the court
What was the main reason for Wolsey’s fall from power?
His failure to obtain the divorce
True or False: Wolsey was able to resist attacks on his position for over fifteen years before his fall.
True
