Wolsey’s career and rise to power Flashcards
Where was Wolsey’s background from?
He was a working class individual, very unlike the rest of chancellors or royal advisers.
Why did Wolsey create power through the church
Because to get into ranks of the church led to higher levels of being involved in royal duties, such as going to the royal court
Why would Wolsey have to prove his power to Henry
He was going to break away from the advisors his father had left who were strict, Henry would want to rely on someone who was willing to put work in.
Why was the French expedition a good way to establish influence for Wolsey
> people struggled to meet Henry’s demands of success, whereas Wolsey was willing to put the stress.
was strict in esablishing authority over people below Henry
How was Wolsey awarded
> Became Bishop of Tournai (France)
Bishop of Lincoln
Bishop of York (2nd most senior member of church)
by 1514, Henry relied on Wolsey for many government issues.
What was the highest rank in the English catholicism
. The Archbishop of Canterbury
. Wolsey wanted this position
How did Henry’s influence help establish Wolsey power in the church
> Had the backing of Henry to put pressure on Pope Leo X to give Wolsey a position stronger than Canterbury
When did Wolsey become a cardinal
1515
What position in government was Wolsey given
> Lord chancellor, the highest office in state
When was Wolsey given papal legate
1518
What is papal legate
Was given full papal powers, was granted to clerics like Wolsey for a certain amount of time however he gained an extension and then for life.
When was he given papal powers for life
1524
