Wolsey And Cromwell Flashcards
Who was Thomas Wolsey?
The most powerful minister of the ministers under Henry Viii
Where did Wolsey’s promotions come from?
The church
What was Wolsey appointed s in 1514?
Bishop of York
When as Wolsey made a cardinal?
1515
When was Wolsey made a papal legate?
1518
What did the role of papal legate allow Wolsey to do?
Made him the most powerful man in England (besides Henry viii) as religion was influential
How extreme was the role of papal legate for Wolsey?
Highly extreme as it meant other members of the council had to go through him
What years did Wolsey serve Henry viii?
1512-1529
Why was Wolsey rejected from serving Henry viii?
He failed to secure the marriage annulment between Henry viii and Catherine of Aragon
What was the name of the annulment between Catherine of Aragon and Henry viii?
The King’s Great Matter
Who was the only figure who could grant an annulment?
The Pope
What government was ran under the power of Henry viii?
Counciliar
Who was Thomas Cromwell?
He was not part of an elite e.g nobility (similar to Wolsey)
What background did Cromwell go down and how did this differ from Wolsey?
Wolsey went down a religious background where a Cromwell went down a legal background
How did Cromwell’s legal background help him?
His knowledge o the law caught the eye of Wolsey, pushing Wolsey to appoint Cromwell in his personal household
