Thomas Cromwell
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Who was his mentor?
Cardinal Wolsey
What did Cromwell assist Wolsey with?
the dissolution of the monasteries
How did Cromwell impress Henry VIII?
his loyalty to Wolsey after he had fallen from power
When was he appointed to the privy council?
1531
Who did he force to resign and why was this significant?
Thomas Moore, he had been trying to keep Henry married to Catherine
Who was Thomas Moore?
Lord Chancellor
What Act did he bring in?
The Act in restraint of appeals
What did Cromwell promise Henry?
to make him the richest king in the christendom
What was the Act in Restraint of appeals?
it stopped the Pope from challenging the annulment
When was the act in restraint of appeals brought in?
1532
What did Cromwell produce to record how much property was owned by the church?
valour ecclesiasticus
When were the smaller monasteries closed?
1536
When were the larger monasteries closed?
1539
Which faction did Cromwell undermine?
the Catholic faction
How did Cromwell undemine this faction?
by enforcing Protestant changes
What uprising was caused because of his push for Protestantism?
the pilgramage of grace
Why did the Anne Boleyn faction dislike Cromwell?
he was important in organising her trial and execution
Who did Cromwell imprison?
Marquess of Exeter, Sir Edward Neville and Sir Nicholas Carew
When was Cromwell executed?
July 1540
Why was Cromwell arested for heresy?
he was a reformist and was believed to be planning to bring a full protestant church to england
Why are Cromwell’s charges of Henry likely inaccurate?
he knew Henrys dislike for going fully protestant
Who did he pursuade Henry to make alliances with?
Germany
Who did Cromwell suggest Henry marry?
Anne of Cleeves
Why was this marriage a disaster for Cromwell?
Henry found her unappealing
What did Henry call Anne of Cleeves?
the flanders mare
Why is this failed marriage unlikely the cause for Cromwells downfall?
Henry rewarded him the title Earl of Essex which was rare for someone without noble connections to recieve
Who did the Catholic faction propose Henry marry?
Catherine Howard
Why was Henrys infatuation with Catherine Howard an issue for Cromwell?
it meant Henry was more likely to believe the negative stories about him
What happened on the same day as Cromwells execution?
Henry marriage Catherine Howard
What did Cromwell supervise in parliament in 1534?
the legistlation for a formal break of England with Rome
How did Cromwell influence parliament?
he put key friends into important positions
Why did Cromwell want Henry to ally with Germany?
Fance had allied with the Hapsburg empire