Thomas Wolsey

• Who was Thomas Wolsey?

  One of Henry VIII's important figures
• When was Thomas Wolsey active in Henry VIII's reign?

  1514 to 1529
• Where was Thomas Wolsey born?

  Ipswich
• What was Wolsey's background?

  He was the son of a butcher
• What academic achievement did Wolsey accomplish by age fifteen?

  He received a degree at Oxford
• What role did Wolsey hold while studying at Oxford?

  He was the bursar of his College
• How did Wolsey develop his administration skills?

  By administering financial aspects at Oxford
• Who did Wolsey serve as Secretary to in the late years of Henry VII?

  Richard Fox
• How did Wolsey's position as Secretary to Richard Fox help his rise?

  It allowed him to receive patronage
• What opportunity did Henry VIII's ascension provide for ambitious men?

  To become noticed and rise in power
• What position did Wolsey achieve with the support of Richard Fox?

  Royal almoner
• What was the role of the Royal almoner?

  To distribute leftover food to the poor
• Why did Henry VIII become frustrated with his ministers?

  They lacked desire for war and action
• What task was Wolsey assigned for the expedition to France in 1512?

  To organize the expedition
• By 1514, what was Wolsey's role in major business matters?

  All major business referred to him
• What positions did Wolsey hold in 1513?

  Dean of York and Bishop of Tournai
• What was Wolsey made in 1514?

  Bishop of Lincoln and Archbishop of York
• Who made Wolsey a cardinal in 1515?

  Pope Leo X
• What was the significance of Wolsey becoming a cardinal?

  It was a high-ranking position in the Church
• What position did Wolsey achieve after William Warham resigned?

  Lord Chancellor
• What was the role of papal legate that Wolsey was appointed to in 1518?

  He outranked the Archbishop of Canterbury
• What power did Wolsey have as papal legate?

  Control over religious orders in England
• Why did Wolsey gain many enemies in his position?

  Others believed they were superior by birthright
• What aspect of Wolsey's rise will be important to consider later?

  His conflicts with hereditary rivals
• Who was the king during Thomas Wolsey's rise to power?

  King Henry VII
• What was Thomas Wolsey known as due to his influence?

  The other king
• When was Thomas Wolsey born?

  Around 1473
• What was Wolsey's father's occupation?

  Butcher and cattle dealer
• How did Wolsey's background influence his career?

  He was easier for the king to control
• What university did Wolsey attend?

  Oxford University
• What nickname did Wolsey earn at university?

  The boy Bachelor
• When was Wolsey ordained as a priest?

  1498
• What role did Wolsey hold by 1507?

  Royal chaplain
• How did Wolsey's work ethic impress King Henry VII?

  He returned from a mission in 3 days
• What significant event occurred in 1509?

  Henry VII died
• How did Wolsey influence King Henry VIII's early reign?

  He took over unwelcome state duties
• What was the outcome of Wolsey's organization of the 1513 military campaign?

  It flattered Henry and showcased his power
• What was the name of the campaign Wolsey masterminded in 1513?

  The campaign to France
• What did Wolsey establish to protect Henry during the campaign?

  A spy network
• What title did Wolsey achieve in December 1515?

  Lord Chancellor of England