Wolsey and the King's Divorce (AQA A-Level History): Flashcards
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Year Henry VIII's divorce became urgent
Year Henry VIII's divorce became urgent
1527
Why divorce became urgent in 1527
Why divorce became urgent in 1527
Anne Boleyn refused to become Henry's mistress
Henry's primary concern motivating divorce
Henry's primary concern motivating divorce
Legitimate male heir for succession
Main obstacle to Henry's divorce
Main obstacle to Henry's divorce
Pope Clement VII controlled by Emperor Charles V
Emperor Charles V's relation to Catherine
Emperor Charles V's relation to Catherine
Her nephew
Catherine of Aragon's first husband
Catherine of Aragon's first husband
Prince Arthur
Biblical basis for Wolsey's scriptural argument
Biblical basis for Wolsey's scriptural argument
Leviticus 20:16
Wolsey's diplomatic strategy for divorce
Wolsey's diplomatic strategy for divorce
Alliance with France to free Pope from Charles V's control
Wolsey's position enabling English divorce hearings
Wolsey's position enabling English divorce hearings
Papal Legate
What ended Wolsey's strategies (June 1529)
What ended Wolsey's strategies (June 1529)
Catherine appealed to Rome; Pope moved hearing there