The Great Matter Flashcards
What was the King’s Great Matter?
Henry VIII wanting a divorce from Catherine of Aragon.
Why did Henry VIII want a divorce from Catherine of Aragon? (3)
Catherine didn’t give Henry a son.
Henry loved Anne Boleyn.
Henry wanted to control the church.
Why did the Pope say Henry couldn’t have a divorce?
A previous Pope had granted their marriage a dispensation and the current Pope didn’t want to overrule him and Charles V controlled Rome and the Pope.
Why did Henry and Catherine’s marriage need a dispensation?
In 1503 Pope Julius II granted them a dispensation and they needed this as Catherine was originally married to Arthur but he died before they consummated the marriage so the Pope said it was fine for Henry to marry her after Arthur’s death.
When was Henry and Catherine’s daughter, Mary born?
1516
When did the Blackfriars Court start?
June 1529
When did the Blackfriars court adjourn and what was the result?
July 1529 and Henry didn’t get his divorce.
What was did the Blackfriars court hear?
Henry’s case for divorce.
What was the public reason for Henry wanting a divorce?
He said his marriage was cursed as Catherine had previously been married to Arthur and this was against the Bible.
What did the failure at Blackfriars mean for Wolsey?
It practically was the end of him as he was unable to get Henry a divorce.
