Wolsey Flashcards
Who was head of the Catholic Church?
Pope
What was the Privy Council?
Henry’s closest advisers
When did Henry take the throne?
1509
Name one of Wolsey’s roles
Royal Almoner (1510) Archbishop of York (1514) Cardinal (1515) Lord Chancellor (1515)
When did Wolsey become Lord Chancellor?
-1515
What was Enclosure?
Fencing off common land
How many cases did Wolsey bring against landowners in 1516?
260
How much money did Wolsey collect for Henry between 1509-1520?
£800
What were the Eltham Ordinances?
Attempts to cut the cost of court in 1519 and 1526
What was the Amicable Grant?
An attempt by Wolsey to raise an unoffical tax in 1525
What did the Amicable Grant cause?
An uprising of 4000 in East Anglia. As a result
What was the Treaty of London 1518?
A treaty of perpetual peace
How successful was the Field of the Cloth of Gold?
Meeting held between Henry and Francis - limited impact.
When was the Battle of Pavia?
1525
What were the consequences of the Battle of Pavia?
Charles V (Holy Roman Emperor) captured Francis I (King of France)
Give three reasons why Wolsey fell from power
Failed to gain the annulment - Lost Hnery’s support - Enemies at Court - Accused of treason and praemunire
What is an annulment?
A reason why a marriage should not have taken place - This ends the marriage
Give three reasons why Henry wanted an annulment
Needed a son - Wanted to marry Anne Boleyn - Catherine of Aragon was too old to have sons - Catherine had been married to Henry’s brother Arthur
Who was Campeggio?
Cardinal sent by Rome to try the validity of Catherine and Henry’s marriage at Black Friars
When did Henry decide to end his marriage to Catherine of Aragon?
1527
