Wolsey's Fall
Factors that contributed to the Downfall of Wolsey
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- Created on: 22-04-13 10:04
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- Wolsey's Fall
- Failure to become a influential power in Europe
- Diplomatic Revolution 1525
- League of Cognac 1526 displayed English's new alliences with France against Charles V.
- On the 'Wrong Side' After the Sack of Rome 1527.The Pope comes under the control of Charles V.
- Foreign Policy was unpopular with English nobles such as Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk who were pro-imperial Burgundy.
- The 'Ladies Peace' of 1529 left England diplomatically isolated. France made peace with the Holy Roman Empire. England becomes a 'spare part'
- Wolsey keen to negotiate between Charles V and Francis, however feeling betrayed by HRH, Henry was determined on an anti HRH foreign policy. Limiting England's flexibility (sack of Rome)
- League of Cognac 1526 displayed English's new alliences with France against Charles V.
- Diplomatic Revolution 1525
- Failed to annul Henry's marriage. Falls from Henry's favour.
- Little influence over the Pope
- On the 'Wrong Side' After the Sack of Rome 1527.The Pope comes under the control of Charles V.
- Henry undiplomatic in asking the Pope for an annulment- Pope Clement had to declare Pope Leo's dispensation illegal and incorrect.
- Catherine of Aragon was a devout Catholic, popular in England - opposed the annulment and Wolsey's associations.
- Defied the only realistic effort to gain an annulment. Cardinal Campeggio suggested nunnery.
- Little influence over the Pope
- Develops numerous noble enemies eg: Duke of Suffolk and Norfolk.
- Amicable Grant: Built discontent Wolsey forced to take blame for poor financial management & compromise authority- backtracking
- Influence of Dukes of Suffolk and Norfolk grew. King grateful- put down Lavenham rebellion
- KIng's favour for Wolsey displayed in granting of positions - Archbishop of York caused resentment among nobles eg; Howard family- joined by marriage to Boleyns
- Foreign Policy was unpopular with English nobles such as Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk who were pro-imperial Burgundy.
- Amicable Grant: Built discontent Wolsey forced to take blame for poor financial management & compromise authority- backtracking
- Rise of Anne Boleyn
- Served in the French Queen's household, enhanced musical, intellectual and courtly skills.
- Held the King's 'Great Appitite' Venetian Abassador
- Served in the French Queen's household, enhanced musical, intellectual and courtly skills.
- Failure to become a influential power in Europe
- Diplomatic Revolution 1525
- League of Cognac 1526 displayed English's new alliences with France against Charles V.
- The 'Ladies Peace' of 1529 left England diplomatically isolated. France made peace with the Holy Roman Empire. England becomes a 'spare part'
- Wolsey keen to negotiate between Charles V and Francis, however feeling betrayed by HRH, Henry was determined on an anti HRH foreign policy. Limiting England's flexibility (sack of Rome)
- League of Cognac 1526 displayed English's new alliences with France against Charles V.
- Held the King's 'Great Appitite' Venetian Abassador
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