Wolsey Flashcards
OPPORTUNISM.
Reasons for Rise from 1501 -1515
He took on tasks the King didn’t enjoy and was successful in them.
SKILL AND HARD WORK.
Reasons for Rise from 1501 -1515
He was a brilliant organiser who achieved some success and made Henry happy.
THE CHURCH.
Reasons for Rise from 1501 -1515
He used his career within the church to climb high in status - one of the only ways for someone of common birth to achieve power.
When and why did he become Royal Almoner?
Reasons for Rise from 1509-1515
When he became Royal Almoner in 1509, he used the position to get close to Henry VIII and take on tasks that the king found boring. Being Royal Almoner meant he was automatically a member of the Royal Council.
What happened to Wolsey in 1501?
Reasons for Rise from 1509-1515
In 1501, Wolsey became chaplain to the Archbishop of Canterbury and used the position to get to know important men.
What role was he give in 1507?
Reasons for Rise from 1509-1515
In 1507, he was appointed as royal chaplain to Henry VII, so he was now at Court and used the opportunity to showcase his talents, carrying out diplomatic missions to several countries for Henry VII.
Wolsey’s’ background.
Reasons for Rise from 1509-1515
He was well educated, considering he was the son of a butcher, and gained a degree from Oxford at the age of 15
What war did Wolsey organise against in 1513?
Reasons for Rise from 1509-1515
- Wolsey organised the war against France in 1513, doing a good job of organising the army, its equipment and transport.
- Henry rewarded Wolsey for his successful organisation of the war in 1513 by making him Bishop of Lincoln and Archbishop of York.
HARD WORK AND SUCCESS
c.1515 - 1525
- IN FOREIGN POLICY (KEEPING HENRY HAPPY AND CENTRE STAGE)
- WITH DOMESTIC POLICIES, ESPECIALLY FINANCE (KEEPING HENRY RICH AND POPULAR AT HOME)
USE OF WEALTH
c.1515 - 1525
- FOR REPUTATION AND PATRONAGE
What did Wolsey do with his wealth?
Reasons for Wolsey staying in power from 1515 - 1525
Wolsey used his wealth to inspire awe and envy. He was 10 times richer than his nearest rival (aside from the king) and he used this wealth to build palaces such as York House and Hampton Court, where he entertained the English and European elite.
What new type of tax did Wolsey introduce?
Reasons for Wolsey staying in power from 1515 - 1525
In 1513, Wolsey introduced a new type of tax called the Subsidy, which he used repeatedly from 1513. This meant that people paid according to their ability to pay (wealth) and it was seen as fairer and earned the king more money than fifteenths and tenths: From 1513 to 1523, Wolsey raised £322,099 through the new subsidy - about three times more than the traditional fifteenths and tenths.
Was The Treaty of London in 1518 a success?
Reasons for Wolsey staying in power from 1515 - 1525
The Treaty of London in 1518 was a huge success for Wolsey and Henry because it placed Henry at the centre of European politics as a great European peacemaker.
The Field of the Cloth of Gold.
Reasons for Wolsey staying in power from 1515 - 1525
The Field of the Cloth of Gold conference between Henry VIII and Francis I achieved little in the short or long term, but was seen as a success by Henry because it brought him immense honour and prestige and placed Henry once again at the centre of European politics - dealing as an equal with one of the true superpowers.
Was The Treaty of Bruges in 1521 a success?
Reasons for Wolsey staying in power from 1515 - 1525
The Treaty of Bruges in 1521 was also a success for Wolsey. He sided with Charles V against France and managed to secure a one-year delay in sending troops to France.
