Wolsey's rise to power (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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In what year was Thomas Wolsey born?
In what year was Thomas Wolsey born?
1473
What was Wolsey's father's occupation?
What was Wolsey's father's occupation?
Butcher
When did Wolsey become Royal Almoner?
When did Wolsey become Royal Almoner?
1509
Which two positions did Wolsey achieve in 1515?
Which two positions did Wolsey achieve in 1515?
Lord Chancellor and Cardinal
In what year was Wolsey appointed Papal Legate?
In what year was Wolsey appointed Papal Legate?
1518
What did Wolsey's role as Papal Legate make him?
What did Wolsey's role as Papal Legate make him?
The pope's representative in England
What nickname did contemporaries give Wolsey?
What nickname did contemporaries give Wolsey?
Alter Rex
How much richer was Wolsey than his nearest rival?
How much richer was Wolsey than his nearest rival?
Ten times richer
Which two opulent residences did Wolsey build?
Which two opulent residences did Wolsey build?
York Place and Hampton Court
Why did Wolsey have opportunity to gain influence?
Why did Wolsey have opportunity to gain influence?
Henry avoided day-to-day administration
Which war helped demonstrate Wolsey's organizational abilities?
Which war helped demonstrate Wolsey's organizational abilities?
War with France in 1512
What was the Royal Almoner responsible for?
What was the Royal Almoner responsible for?
Distributing money to the poor