The Rise And Fall Of wolsey Flashcards
How did Wolsey become noticed at court
- He tried with little success to find a powerful patron to introduce him at court
- in the last years of Henry VII’s reign he gained patronage at court under Bishop Fox. One of the king’s most trusted councillors
- The new atmosphere at court under Henry VIII encouraged ambitious men like Wolsey to get themselves noticed
Wolsey at first became an official responsible for what???
For distributing leftover food from the palace kitchens to the needy poor
What year did the king entrust Wolsey with the organisation of the following years expedition to France
- 1512
- Organised 30,000 strong-army for Henry to lead himself
- Able to guess what the king wanted and had great organisational skills
- Big task but Wolsey showed tireless energy + commitment to achieving it
- Expedition went well and Wolsey was drawn into the following peace negotiations
By what year was Henry referring all major business to Wolsey???
1514
Henry was confident that it would be delt with efficently
2 of Wolsey’s worst qualities
- Vanity
- Arrogance
What does it mean to say Wolsey was a pluralist
Wolsey has many jobs but does not have the time to do them yet he takes all the money
What title was Wolsey granted in 1524
He became Papal Latre which is the Papal Legate with additional power who can act on behalf of the pope
Could give leadership or reject those who wanted to reform the church
