Thomas Wolsey Flashcards
How did Wolsey rise to power so rapidly?
He was hardworking: EG. he went to Flanders and back in 3 days on a diplomatic mission for Henry.
He was Talented: EG. A great organizer and intellectual..
2 examples of how he improved kings finance?
Benevolences- nobles were forced to give gifts of money to secure their estates and positions.
Subsidy- a tax an individual had to pay based on an assessment of their wealth.
3 ways that Wolsey made Henry into a leading player in Europe?
Wolsey organised a successful Campaign against the french.
Peace treaty Wolsey organised a meeting with Henry and the other main powers in Europe.
A peace treaty was signed and Henry agreed to marry his daughter Mary to Louis, the son of Francis of France.
One way the Wolsey improved the courts?
He re-established the court of star chamber & curt of chancery which allowed cases to be heard inexpensively without the interference from the nobility.
What does papal legate mean?
Papal legate- he was appointed the pope’s representative in England in 1518 and became determined to correct abuses in the English church. ( he closed the down 30 if the most corrupt monasteries).
