Wolsey- the Eltham Ordinances

When were the Eltham Ordinances introduced?

January 1526

Why were the Eltham Ordinances introduced?

Reform the finances of the Privy Council

How did Wolsey secure a reduction in the number of gentlemen in the Privy Chamber?

Used the guise of reducing royal household expenditure

Who did Wolsey reduce the removal of?

Henry’s Groom of the Stool- Sir William Compton

Who did Wolsey replace Compton with?

Henry Norris

What did the Eltham Ordinances reflect the fear of?

Wolsey’s fear that the Amicable Grant would make him so unpopular that he would be in danger of losing political influence over H8

What were the Eltham Ordinances 1526?

A failed attempt to reform the English court by Wolsey

Why was the money in the courts spent inefficiently?

Huge numbers of people attending

What did the Eltham Ordinances include?

Removing unnecessary job and firing sick workers

Reducing spending by cutting people’s expenses and having meals at set times instead of constantly

Banning dogs in an attempt to become clean

How long was the Eltham Ordiances?

79 pages