Wolsey's rise to power

Question 1

How did Wolsey use Patronage?

Answer 1

.Became one of Henry Tudor’s court chaplains.
.1513 - Bishop of Tournai and Dean of York.
.1514 - Bishop of Lincoln and Archbishop of York.
.1515 - Cardinal, Lord Chancellor.
.1516 - Lord Privy Seal.

Question 2

How did Wolsey use talent?

Answer 2

.1510 - Fox recommended him - appointed to Counsel.
.Switched to support war/ helped against France.
.Key contacts e.g. Marquis of Dorset.
.Dorset helped, then Nanfan, then to Henry Tudor.
.Observed court politics and extended contacts on embassies.
.Intelligent, eloquant, hard-working, administration/organisation, ambitious, good networking.

Question 3

How did Wolsey use the removal of opposition?

Answer 3

.Gained positions after Beaufort’s death.
.Brandon lost support - Wolsey gained Suffolk’s gratitude.
.Surrey not strong enough to stop him.
.Buckingham tried and executed under Wolsey’s persuasion to King.