Wolseys Rise To Power Flashcards
Where was Wolsey born?
Born in Ipswich
What did his father work as?
A Butcher
How was Wolseys childhood?
Humble origins
Why did nobles hate him
They though his rise to power challenged their right by nature to be Henry’s advisors
When did Wolsey get his first degree
At age 15
Where did Wolsey get his first degree
At Oxford university
When did Wolsey take the holy order
1498
What did Wolsey do in 1498
Took holy orders and became chalking of Archbishop of Canterbury
Who bought Wolsey to Henry’s attention
Sir Richard Nanfan
What did Henry originally appoint Wolsey as?
Chaplain 1507
Dean of Lincon in later years
Where did Wolsey stand out
When he served as Bishop Fox of Winchester
They went on a small diplomatic task and he stood out as an effective administrator
What did Wolsey realise that meant that he would not rise in position
He wouldn’t rise as a member of the Bishop Fox Entourage as they promoted peace while the King wanted war
How did Wolsey flatter the king
Told Henry what he wanted to hear even if he disagreed with it personally
What was wrong with Henry VII’s advisors?
They wouldn’t approve of the changes that Henry VIII would want to implement
What was the problem with choosing new advisors?
Many of the new advisors posed as a threat as they had a potential claim to the throne
Give an example of potential advisors Henry could not trust
Duke of Suffolk
Percy family
What did Wolsey become in 1509?
Royal Almoner
When did Wolsey become a royal Almoner
In 1509
What did becoming a royal Almomer mean for Wolsey
Mace him a member of the royal council which meant that he could access the king
What did Wolsey do in 1513
Organised an expeditionary force to invade France
12,000 men to set sail for Gascony
When did Wolsey order and expeditionary trip to Gascony
1513
Did Wolsey agree with the expeditionary trip to Gascony
No
What position did Wolsey gain in 1515
Bishop of Tournai
Bishop of Lincoln
And later Ron become to Archbishop of York
When did Wolsey become Archbishop of York
1514
When did Wolsey become Bishop of Tournai and Bishop of Lincoln
1514
What position did Wolsey gain in 1515
Cardinal
Later appointed as lord chancellor which is the top position
Why was lord chancellor a good position for Wolsey
Top position therefore nobles less likely to challenge him
What position did Wolsey gain in 1518
Legate
Why did Wolsey become legate
Gave him power to reform church and appoint benefites
