Henry VIII and Wolsey, 1509-29 (Edexcel GCSE History): Flashcards
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Year Henry VIII became king
Year Henry VIII became king
1509
Henry VIII's age when he became king
Henry VIII's age when he became king
18 years old
Year Arthur (Henry's brother) died
Year Arthur (Henry's brother) died
1502
Who controlled the English Church when Henry inherited throne
Who controlled the English Church when Henry inherited throne
The Pope (not the king)
Rival claimants to Henry's throne in 1509
Rival claimants to Henry's throne in 1509
None
Henry's physical activities as Renaissance Prince
Henry's physical activities as Renaissance Prince
Hunting, archery, wrestling, jousting
Henry's musical abilities
Henry's musical abilities
Sing, play instruments, compose music
Languages Henry VIII spoke fluently
Languages Henry VIII spoke fluently
French, Spanish, Latin
Divine right of kings (Henry's belief)
Divine right of kings (Henry's belief)
God appointed him to rule; subjects must obey
Henry's personality regarding opposing views
Henry's personality regarding opposing views
Stubborn; expected others to agree with him
Henry's chief minister until 1529
Henry's chief minister until 1529
Cardinal Wolsey
Henry's chief minister 1529-1540
Henry's chief minister 1529-1540
Thomas Cromwell
How Henry handled routine government tasks
How Henry handled routine government tasks
Delegated to trusted chief ministers