Thomas Wolsey Flashcards
What was conciliar Government
1509-1514 style of government where decisions are made by a council
what lead to the end of conciliar government
reluctance of fathers councillors to support French war
How did Wolsey emerge a a dominant political figure
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effective management of French campaign
influence came from his closeness with the king
why did Wolsey dislike the privy chamber
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consisted of a group of young courtiers who disliked him
it remained outside his control
how did Wolsey attempt to control the privy council
1519 removed the ‘minions’ with his own supporters
failed as they recovered positions
why did Wolsey fall out of favour
was unpopular due to 1523 subsidy and 1525 Amicable grant
could not secure annulment with Catharine of Aragon
charged with papal interference 1530
What change did Wolsey make to subsidies
set up national committee to make accurate assessments of wealth opposed to local commissioners
what were the Eltham Ordinances
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1525 reforms for the privy councils finances
secured reduction in Gentlemen of the chamber and removal of groom of the stool
What was the kings great matter
mid 1520s henrys desire for annulment with Catherine and marriage with Anne
