Thomas Wolsey
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- Thomas Wolsey
- Church Career
- 1513 made Bishop of the captured French town Tourney
- 1514 he was made the Archbishop of York
- 1515 made Cardinal
- 1518 became a Papal Legate (Head of the Church of England)
- Personal Qualities
- Excellent organisation skills. E.g organised the supplies and equipment needed for the war against France in 1513
- Had an eye for detail meaning very little escaped him
- Was witty and make excellent company for Henry as he knew how to communicateto the young king
- Henry VIII’s attitude to administration
- Henry found paper work tedious so left it for Wolsey to do because he trusted him
- Role in Government
- 1515 Wolsey becomes Lord Chancellor. His supported Thomas Rothall becomes Lord Privy Seal
- Wolsey was the second most powerful man in England
- As Lord Chancellor he was effectively the head of the Government. And was the King’s chief advisor which he would sometimes use to his advantage.
- Church Career
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