Wolseys Rise To Power

Question 1

In 1473 what happened

Answer 1

He was born in Ipswich- father was a butcher and cattle dealer

Question 2

What happened in 1498

Answer 2

Gained a degree at Oxford university and became a priest

Question 3

What happened in 1509

Answer 3

Became member of royal council as Royal Almoner( in charge of giving money to the poor)

Question 4

What happened in 1515

Answer 4

Became Lord Chancellor and Henry’s chief minister and cardinal

Question 5

What happened in 1514

Answer 5

Became Bishop of Lincoln and Archbishop of York

Question 6

What happened in 1518

Answer 6

Became Papal Legate
Most powerful senior churchman in country

Question 7

Describe his personality

Answer 7

Not a member of nobility
Extremely intelligent
Very ambitious
Charming and persuasive
Willing to carry out kings wishes
Ruthless with anyone who threatened him or kings gov
Known as Alter Rex - second king

Question 8

Describe his wealth

Answer 8

Accumulated energies wealth
10x richer than his nearest rival allowing him to build opulent homes

Question 9

Describe his role

Answer 9

Lord Chancellor
A cardinal
Strengthened his power
Able to exert influence over king and church

Question 10

Give reasons for his rise to power

Answer 10

Henry didn’t involve himself in day to day gov- increase power- left to carry out boring but important tasks
Appointment of Royal Almoner made him member of Royal council- access to king
War with France in 1512 enabled Wolsey to prove worth by organising well equipped army by 1513