Wolsey Flashcards
Who was Sir Amyas Paulet
Wolsey summoned Paulet to appear before him daily and threatened to confiscate his property if he left London without permission
This was a reminder to anyone who crossed him
what was the court of star chamber
this is where cases against the powerful were often given an early hearing and causes the poet and critic of Wolsey
12 to 120 cases
what was the court of chancery
This is where Wolsey established a permanent judicial committee to deal with cases brought by the poor
What is the Lord Chancellor
the chancellor is responsible for being the great seal of the realm, which is traditionally returned to the monarch after his death, dismissed or resignation
what year was the first subsidy
1513
What was the subsidy
This was based on an assessment of personal wealth and banded according to the ability to pay and proved a far more effective tax than its predecessors
Between 1513-16 how much money did subsidy raise
£170,000
How much did the clergy contribute
40,000
what year was the amicable grant
1525
what was the amicable grant
the amicable grant was to be a non-refutable contribution by the English people to finance the war with France
How many people protested against the amicable grant
10,000
what was the subsidy used for
to pay for the war in France
when were the forced loans
1522/23
what class did forced loans target
elite class
how much money did wolsey initially demand
£800,000
