Who was Wolsey?

Question 1

How did Wolsey rise to power: Character and Personal abilities

Answer 1

1/ Graduated from Oxford at 15 - intelligent and flattered Henry.
2/ Took risks
3/ Good orator - extremely persuasive

Question 2

How did Wolsey rise to power: Seized opportunities

Answer 2

1/ Sent by Warham and Fox to spy on pro-war - took advantage.
2/ Mary marries Charles Brandon on return from France - Henry furious and Wolsey takes advantage by negotiating.

Question 3

How did Wolsey rise to power: Influence of Patrons

Answer 3

1/ Lord Deputy of Calais advises Henry on Wolsey.
2/ Fox - Brought Wolsey to the Council

Question 4

How did Wolsey rise to power: Henry VIII

Answer 4

Supportive of Wolsey - showed through titles such as Archbishop of York and Bishop of Lincoln and Windsor.

Question 5

How did Wolsey rise to power: Luck

Answer 5

1/ Margaret of Beaufort - hated Wolsey but died.
2/ Old councillors wanted to resign and Henry not happy with advisors.