The fall of Wolsey

• Wolsey


  Only too aware that his own fate depended on securing an annulment
• The Pope was aware of Wolsey's situation


  But all he could do was play for time
• Playing for time


  Simply increased Henry's frustration
• Diplomacy (1527-29)


  Fruitless
• Campeggio


  Cardinal sent by the Pope to hear the case along with Wolsey
• Hearing opened in London

  15th June 1529
• Campeggio adjourned the hearing

  30 July
• Campeggio adjourning the hearing


  Sealed Wolsey's fate: he had failed to give Henry his annulment
• Wolsey was already unpopular for forcing the 1523 subsidy through Parliament and imposing the Amicable Grant
• Former associates had been distancing themselves from Wolsey
• Wolsey was arrested


  4 November 1530
• The intention was that Wolsey should be tried and executed
• Wolsey cheated the executioner's axe and died at Leicester Abbey on 29th November