Wolsey's rise to power
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- Wolsey's rise to power
- Character and Personality
- He was born the son of a butcher but was very clever.
- He went to oxford at a very young age.
- He got his first degree at age 15.
- He was very driven and confident.
- This made him able to take any opportunity he could.
- he was prepared to take risks when necessary.
- This made him able to take any opportunity he could.
- He was good at flattery.
- This helped him to become a welcome companion of many influential people.
- He had great organisation skills.
- This meant people would rely on him to carry out important tasks.
- He was quick to get rid of any competition by any means.
- Role as a royal counselor and the Kings advisor
- His first place was as a 'man of business' for Bishop Fox, who was one of Henry VII's trusted advisers.
- When Henry VIII came to power he still had many of his father's old advisers.
- He was not happy with this as they wanted him to continue his old policies
- Wolsey pleased him by:
- Encouraging him to follow his own policies.
- Telling him to leave the work to others, so he could take part in the leisure activities he wanted to.
- Wolsey pleased him by:
- He was not happy with this as they wanted him to continue his old policies
- Many powerful figures from the old reign either retired or were forced out, so he had little competition.
- Expedition to France
- The king needed somebody to organize the army.
- Wolsey was selected, giving him the chance to prove himself to the King.
- Wolsey was successful in organizing troops and supplies.
- Many people complained to Henry that his methods were ruthless and left no room for debate.
- This made Henry like him more.
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- The king needed somebody to organize the army.
- Character and Personality
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