The Rule of Henry VIII and Wolsey, 1509–29 (AQA A-Level History): Flashcards

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The Rise of Thomas Wolsey
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Wolsey's father's occupation

Butcher

Wolsey's age when he obtained his Oxford degree

15 years old

Size of army Wolsey organised for 1512 French expedition

30,000-strong army

Year Wolsey became Lord Chancellor

1515

Year Wolsey became Papal Legate

1518

Latin term meaning 'the other king' applied to Wolsey

Alter rex

Duke executed in 1521 after Wolsey's investigation

Edward Stafford, Duke of Buckingham

Number of servants in Wolsey's household

Over 500

Wolsey's position in 1509 giving him access to Henry VIII

Royal Almoner

Year Henry delegated all major govt business to Wolsey

1514

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