How did Wolsey rise to power?

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1507
Royal Chaplain to Henry VII, in court, could show talents
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1509
Royal Almoner, meant when Henry VIII became king he was appointed into the royal council
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1512-1513
Wolsey in charge of French invasion, organised transport, equipment, troops, successful
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1514
Became Bishop of Lincoln and Archbishop of York
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1515
Became a Cardinal, highest rank in the church
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1515
Made Lord Chancellor, Henry's chief minister, in charge of all foreign and domestic policy
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1518
Became Papal Legate, Pope's representative in England, more influence than anyone else in the Clergy
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Royal Almoner, meant when Henry VIII became king he was appointed into the royal council

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1509

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Wolsey in charge of French invasion, organised transport, equipment, troops, successful

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Became Bishop of Lincoln and Archbishop of York

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Became a Cardinal, highest rank in the church

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