The Rise Of Wolsey

Question 1

Wolsey’s background

Answer 1

Son of a butcher.

Educated at Oxford University and became a priest.

Question 2

Wolsey and politics

Answer 2

In 1509 he became Royal Almoner, giving charity to the poor on Henry’s behalf. Which made him a meme we of the royal council.

Organised a war in 1512 with France. Which impressed Henry and made him Lord Chancellor In 1515.

Question 3

Wolsey and the church

Answer 3

By 1515 he was the archbishop of York and a cardinal became Papal Legate in 1518.

Question 4

Wolsey’s lifestyle

Answer 4

He lived like a king (Alter Rex)

He had an income of £3,000 a year, with 500 servants.