Nobility: Henry VIII

Only 9 more peers existed in 1547 than in 1509

Most new peers received titles due to loyalty & service/close family relationship (e.g. Edward Seymour)

Henry created two more dukes, Norfolk and Suffolk, to join the Duke of Buckingham

The nobility were often trusted with exerting royal authority

Henry did give land to the nobility

BUT:

1520: Henry told Wolsey to watch certain nobility (e.g. Suffolk and…