Wolseys Gov Flashcards
What was the nickname given to wolseys by the public
Friend of the poor
How many times was parliament called while Wolsey was first minister
Twice
1515 + 1523
What was the name of the measure Wolsey introduced in 1525 to raise money for war without parliaments approval
The amicable grant
By how much did Wolsey increase the number of cases heard by the star chamber
10 times
What was the name of the court that used principles of fairness rather than a strict reading of law + how many cases
Court of chancery
7526
Why was Wolsey disliked by his enemies (2)
He was not of noble stock
He believed he had the same amount of authority as the king
What was the main reason behind wolseys fall
Inability to secure a break from Rome
Which year did Wolsey fall from power
1529
How much had Wolsey raised by 1520 despite expenditure being 2.7million
822,000
In what year where the eltham ordinances passed
1526
How did Wolsey use parliament to gain extraordinary revenue from parliament
The Tudor subsidy
Which treaty did Wolsey create + when to bring an end to englands diplomatic isolation
Treaty of London
1518
What court did Wolsey extend the use of to administer cheap and fair justice and when
Star chamber in 1516
What did Wolsey build and then it to Henry later on
Hampton court palace
What was the charge bought against Wolsey
Praemunire
