The decline of Wolsey

THE DECLINE OF WOLSEY

HISTORY (BRITAIN, 1483-1529)

• By August 1529, Wolsey was a spent political force in England, and an easy target for his political opponents.
• Henry protected Wolsey from the wrath of his enemies after the failure of the legatine court in July 1529 by not instantly dismissing him.
• The king had to act against his erstwhile close friend and remove him from power.
• Wolsey was…